Come on, PSG! Flamengo beat Pyramids to reach Intercontinental final | OneFootball

Flamengo faces PSG (FRA) on Wednesday (17th) in the Intercontinental final

Flamengo is qualified for the Intercontinental final! The Rubro-Negro defeated Pyramids (EGY) 2-0 this Saturday (13th) and secured their spot in the grand final. Now, the Most Beloved will face PSG (FRA) on Wednesday (17th) at 2 PM (Brasília time) in Doha, Qatar.

THE MATCH

Flamengo started the game with high intensity and took three shots at the Pyramids' goal in the first ten minutes. The Egyptian team, on the other hand, only shot once, but without any danger to goalkeeper Rossi.

GOAL FOR FLAMENGO! Léo Pereira appeared to open the scoring against Pyramids at the 24th minute of the first half. The defender rose beautifully, alone, leaving no chance for the Egyptian team. 1-0!

What a save by Rossi! Pyramids attacked Flamengo at the end of the first half and posed a threat for the first time! Arrascaeta lost the ball, and forward Mayele faced the Argentine, who made a beautiful save.

SECOND HALF!

Flamengo returned for the second half without changes! However, coach Filipe Luís sent some players to warm up. Pedro, among others, was one of the athletes working on the sidelines.

The second half began, and Flamengo SCORED against Pyramids! Arrascaeta delivered a beautiful cross into the penalty area, and Danilo rose alone to find the net and secure the 2-0!

Filipe Luís decided to make two substitutions at the 15th minute of the second half! Ayrton Lucas and Bruno Henrique were chosen by the coach to enter the field. Thus, the commander took out Alex Sandro and Cebolinha.

In 25 minutes of play, Flamengo regained control of the game and, therefore, faced no further danger. The Most Beloved took two shots and earned a corner. However, the Egyptian team, despite the pressure, only shot three times.

Finally, Filipe Luís made three more substitutions in the second half. The coach decided to bring on De La Cruz, Luiz Araújo, and Pedro. Therefore, Jorginho, Arrascaeta, and Carrascal were chosen to leave the field. The number 9 returns after recovering from a muscle injury and a fractured arm.

END OF THE GAME! Flamengo is qualified for the grand final of the Intercontinental! The Most Beloved will now face PSG in the tournament's final on Wednesday (17th) starting at 2 PM (Brasília time) in Doha, Qatar.

Flamengo: Agustín Rossi, Guillermo Varela, Danilo, Léo Pereira, and Alex Sandro; Erick Pulgar, Jorginho, and Arrascaeta; Cebolinha, Jorge Carrascal, and Plata. Coach: Filipe Luís.

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