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How was the Flamengo vs. Estudiantes de Mérida (VEN) game in the U-20 Libertadores?

Flamengo debuted with a thrashing in the U-20 Libertadores. This Saturday (07), the young talents from Ninho defeated Estudiantes de Mérida (VEN) 4-1 in Ecuador. The victory for Mengão featured a stunning goal by the ‘gem’ Ryan Roberto.

HOW WAS THE FIRST HALF OF THE FLAMENGO VS. ESTUDIANTES DE MÉRIDA GAME IN THE U-20 LIBERTADORES?

The game between Flamengo and Estudiantes de Mérida began with both sides studying each other, but the match started to take shape in the first few minutes. At 17′, Da Matta took advantage of a corner cross and opened the scoring. However, at 20′, the Venezuelan team equalized.

In the remainder of the first half, both Flamengo and Estudiantes de Mérida struggled to maintain competitiveness due to the altitude. However, in the last play of the initial half, Ryan Roberto struck a ‘bomb’ into the top corner, giving the Rubro-Negro the lead.

AND HOW WAS THE SECOND HALF BETWEEN FLAMENGO AND ESTUDIANTES DE MÉRIDA?

Right at the start of the second half, Flamengo sought to extend the lead. At 14 minutes, Alan Santos capitalized on a defensive error by Estudiantes de Mérida and scored alone.

After that, Flamengo continued with offensive actions and thus ‘piled up’ missed chances. Over time, some players struggled significantly with the altitude's toll and had to leave. Finally, in the last play, Pablo Lúcio took advantage of a pass from Guilherme and sealed the score at 4-1 for Mengão.

HOW IS THE STANDINGS OF GROUP A IN THE U-20 LIBERTADORES?

At the end of the first round, Flamengo finished at the top of Group A tied with Independiente de Medellín (COL), who defeated Bolívar 1-0. However, the Rubro-Negro has the advantage in the number of goals scored.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME IN THE U-20 LIBERTADORES?

After the match against Estudiantes de Mérida, Flamengo returns to the field next Tuesday (10) to face Bolívar (BOL). The match takes place at 7 PM (Brasília time) at the Casa Blanca Stadium in Ecuador. Coluna do Fla TV, as usual, provides details of the match on the website and social media. Finally, Flamengo TV (YouTube) broadcasts the match.

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