Fla target misses sitter, Carrascal on for 28 in Colombia loss v Croatia | OneFootball

Jorge Carrascal came on in the second half of Colombia’s friendly this Thursday (26)

Flamengo players did not have a pleasant Thursday (26) representing their national teams. After Brazil’s defeat, involving Léo Pereira and Danilo, Colombia lost 2-1 to Croatia in a friendly in the United States. Flamengo player Jorge Carrascal came on in the 17th minute of the second half in a match that featured an astonishing missed goal by Luis Suárez.

Just two minutes in, Palmeiras’ Jhon Arias opened the scoring. After a cross from the left, the midfielder controlled the ball and hit it with his left foot to break the deadlock. Shortly after, in the sixth minute, Luka Vuskovic equalized with a shot from outside the box that took a deflection.

MOST SHOCKING MISS OF THE YEAR?

While the match was tied at 1-1, Colombia’s Luis Suárez missed an unbelievable chance. Completely unmarked and with no goalkeeper in front of him, the Sporting (POR) striker completely whiffed. Earlier this year, Flamengo tried to sign the player, but the Portuguese club refused to open negotiations. Mengão football director José Boto is an admirer of the striker’s game.

Shortly after the missed chance, Croatia turned the game around at Camping World Stadium. In the 42nd minute of the first half, Marco Pasalic sent a corner into the box, goalkeeper Camilo Vargas came out flapping at air, and Igor Maranovic headed the ball into the back of the net.

In the second half, Jorge Carrascal came onto the field. The Flamengo player moved well and played as a central attacking midfielder, the way Arrascaeta usually does wearing the Sacred Jersey. However, he was unable to prevent Colombia’s defeat.

WILL CARRASCAL GET A CHANCE IN THE NEXT MATCH?

Jorge Carrascal hopes to get more minutes next Sunday (29), when Colombia faces France starting at 4 p.m. Brasília time. The Europeans are coming off a win after beating Brazil 2-1, also this Thursday (26), in the United States.

In addition to Brazil and Colombia, two other national teams also have Flamengo players: Ecuador, with Gonzalo Plata; and Uruguay, with Giorgian de Arrascaeta, Nicolás De La Cruz and Guillermo Varela. Both national teams play this Friday (27), the former against Morocco and the latter against England.

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