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World Cup has nine Flamengo players

The World Cup has been cruel to Gonzalo Plata. That’s because the Flamengo player broke down in tears after the scoreless draw between Ecuador and Curaçao. The 0-0 at Kansas City Stadium, in the United States, came in the second round of Group E.

Watch Plata cry: So, Ecuador have one loss and one draw in the tournament, which means one point in the standings. Therefore, Gonzalo Plata’s team must beat Germany in the third round to keep their knockout-stage hopes alive.

But why did Gonzalo Plata cry?

So, the Flamengo forward was Ecuador’s best player on the field. However, Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room was in inspired form and made 15 saves. That is the highest number by a goalkeeper in a single World Cup match.

At the final whistle, Plata lay down on the pitch and had to be comforted by coach Sebastián Beccacece. The player arrived at the World Cup full of hope, but he may miss out on the knockout stage.

What does Ecuador’s group look like?

Therefore, the Ecuadorians can no longer finish in first place. However, qualification in second place is still possible if they beat Germany and also hope Curaçao defeat Ivory Coast. Goal difference will be important.

Are there more Flamengo players at the World Cup?

Besides Plata with Ecuador, the quartet of Léo Pereira, Lucas Paquetá, Danilo and Alex Sandro is with the Brazil national team. Meanwhile, Uruguay called up Arrascaeta, De La Cruz and Varela. Colombia took Jorge Carrascal.

The next Flamengo players to take the field are the members of the Uruguayan trio, who face Cape Verde this Sunday (21). The match kicks off at 7 p.m. Brasília time in Group H in Miami, United States.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.