Arrascaeta on Oscar Schmidt tribute, message to ex-star's family | OneFootball

Arrascaeta celebrated the goal by mimicking a basketball play

Flamengo beat Bahia 2-0 this Sunday (19) at the Maracanã. Arrascaeta, who scored the first goal, paid tribute to former athlete Oscar Schmidt, who passed away last Thursday (17). The midfielder honored the former Flamengo star and explained the reason for the celebration.

“It was a very important game to win at home. I’d like to take this opportunity to send my condolences to Oscar Schmidt’s family during this very difficult time,” began Arrascaeta in an interview right after the match against Bahia this Sunday (19).

— I had it in my head that I was going to try to score a goal to give something back and make this tribute even greater at such a special moment. This moment will be remembered forever — concluded the Flamengo midfielder.

WHAT’S THE CONTEXT?

Last Thursday (17), Brazilian sports went into mourning. That’s because Oscar Schmidt, former basketball player for the Brazilian National Team and also for Flamengo, passed away after suffering cardiac arrest. The former athlete was taken for medical care, but did not survive the consequences.

As a result, Flamengo paid tribute to Oscar Schmidt on social media and during the match against Bahia this Sunday (19). Arrascaeta wore the number 14 shirt, the number the former player used when he played on Brazilian courts.

HOW DID FLAMENGO PLAY?

Flamengo beat Bahia 2-0 this Sunday (19). Arrascaeta opened the scoring in the first half. Then, in the second half, Lucas Paquetá added another and put the result beyond doubt at the Maracanã. With that, Mengo moved back into second place with 23 points.

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