Filipe Luís defends Carrascal after Flamengo v Cruz Azul clash | OneFootball

Carrascal was involved in Cruz Azul's (MEX) goal

The Flamengo fans had their hearts tested this Wednesday (10), in the 2-1 victory over Cruz Azul (MEX). After Flamengo opened the scoring with Arrascaeta, the Mexican team equalized at the end of the first half, following an error by Jorge Carrascal. However, coach Filipe Luís defended the player.

— The play by Carrascal was unfortunate. He tried to clear it and the ball ended up staying there. I value much more the effort he made to defend even inside the area than the fact he cleared the ball incorrectly, that happens -, started Filipe Luís.

— I am honestly very happy with the effort, it's the first quality this player has. He is a spectacular player, every time he plays he shows unique technical details, and especially the way he is involved defensively is what pleases me the most -, he added, before concluding:

— These mistakes can happen, the only thing is that we need to be prepared so that if it happens one day, it doesn't end in a goal. But the opponent also deserves credit for hitting a shot from outside the area. It's the opponent's merit -, concluded the Flamengo coach.

How was Cruz Azul's goal?

Flamengo opened the scoring at 15 minutes of the first half, with Arrascaeta. After the goal, however, Cruz Azul grew and began to control ball possession. Thus, at 43', after a scramble on the goal line, Carrascal tried to clear the ball, but it ended up at the feet of Jorge Sánchez.

In this way, the Cruz Azul player struck a powerful shot into the right corner of Rossi, tying the match. However, in the second half, Arrascaeta scored again and secured Flamengo's victory.

What is Flamengo's next match?

With Carrascal available, Flamengo returns to the field this Saturday (13) to face Pyramids (EGY) in the Intercontinental semifinal. The match is scheduled for 2 PM (Brasília time), at Al Rayyan Stadium, in Doha, Qatar.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (open channel), GE TV (YouTube) and Cazé TV (YouTube) will broadcast the Flamengo game.

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