Ex-Sporting star as Flamengo v Estudiantes sees fastest Libertadores goal | OneFootball

Flamengo defeated Estudiantes 2-1 in the early hours of September 18 to 19, in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals. This match marked a moment in the history of the competition as it featured the fastest goal in the history of the continental tournament.

The score was opened just 15 seconds into the game. After an assist from the former Sporting prospect, Gonzalo Plata, a substitute used in the match against Fortaleza. The Ecuadorian placed the ball at Pedro's feet who, with a half-turn shot, scored the fastest goal in the long history of the Copa Libertadores.

Flamengo seemed determined to start the game in the best way and quickly made it 2-0 on the scoreboard. At 9 minutes into the match, Ayrton Lucas crossed the ball into the Estudiantes area after an offensive move down the left flank. The cross found a powerful shot from Guillermo Varela. The goal for the visiting team came at the very end, at 90+1’, through Guido Carrillo.

The late goal from the La Plata team closed the match at 2-1, reigniting the tie. Thus, the teams have the second leg of the quarter-finals scheduled for Friday, September 26, at 1:30 PM.

It's worth recalling the contributions of Gonzalo Plata during the match. Wearing Flamengo's jersey, the former Sporting prospect started the match in the starting eleven, playing 83 minutes until being sent off after a double yellow card. The Ecuadorian winger was the author of the assist for the fastest goal in Libertadores history.

Check out the goals from the match:

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