(Video) Flamengo vs Pyramids: Leo Pereira scores opening goal in Intercontinental Cup semi-final | OneFootball

Flamengo strike first against Pyramids in Intercontinental Cup semi final clash

(Video) Flamengo vs Pyramids: Leo Pereira scores opening goal in Intercontinental Cup semi-final

Brazilian giants Flamengo have taken the lead against Pyramids FC in high stakes Intercontinental Cup semi final currently underway in Qatar.

The opening goal arrived in the 24 minute of the first half when defender Leo Pereira rose highest to power header into the net after well delivered cross giving Flamengo the early advantage in the Challenge Cup showdown.

Early Blow in heated Semi final

The match has lived up to its billing as fiery contest between South American pedigree and African ambition with Flamengo pressing aggressively from the opening minutes before finding their breakthrough.

Pyramids appearing in major global semi final were forced into early response mode after conceding as Flamengo looked to control the tempo following the opener.

How Both teams reached the Semi Final?

Flamengo booked their place in the last four after edging Cruz Azul 2-1 in the previous round of the Intercontinental Cup.

Pyramids meanwhile have enjoyed impressive run in the competition: