Flamengo lose U20 Libertadores title on penalties to Wanderers | OneFootball

How was the game between Flamengo and Santiago Wanderers (CHI) in the final of the U-20 Libertadores?

Flamengo reached another final of the U-20 Libertadores, but ended up being defeated by Santiago Wanderers (CHI) in the penalty shootout. As a result, the young talents from Ninho lost the chance to win their third consecutive title in the competition.

HOW WAS THE FIRST HALF BETWEEN FLAMENGO AND SANTIAGO WANDERERS?

Flamengo and Santiago Wanderers started by studying each other a lot, making the match ‘tight’. However, as the minutes passed, the Rubro-Negro began to impose their game and created dangerous plays, mainly with Alan Santos on the right offensive side. Nevertheless, the score remained 0-0 in the first half.

HOW WAS THE SECOND HALF BETWEEN FLAMENGO AND SANTIAGO WANDERERS?

In the second half, Flamengo maintained the same style of play and threatened the opponent. Before even ten minutes had passed, Alan Santos almost opened the scoring after taking advantage of a rebound from Ryan Roberto's shot, but the Santiago goalkeeper performed a ‘miracle’ save.

As the match progressed, both teams engaged in a sort of ‘exchange’ with dangerous chances for both sides. However, at 19′, Alan Santos received a pass inside the area from Guilherme and, with a first-time shot, struck a beautiful goal into the left corner, opening the scoring for Mengão.

One of the key players for Flamengo in the competition, Leo Nannetti had to step up to perform a miracle. In a one-on-one shot, the number 1 grew in front of the opponent and made a beautiful save. However, Santiago Wanderers equalized the match at 44′, taking the decision to penalties.

HOW WAS THE PENALTY SHOOTOUT BETWEEN FLAMENGO AND SANTIAGO WANDERERS?

In the penalty shootout, Santiago Wanderers took the title. Most players scored their penalties, but with João Victor missing his shot, the trophy went to the Chilean team.

HOW MANY TITLES DOES FLAMENGO HAVE IN THE U-20 LIBERTADORES?

Flamengo has reached an impressive milestone in the U-20 Libertadores. This is because, in addition to this Sunday's (22) achievement, the young talents from Ninho have accumulated the trophies from 2025 and 2024 in the competition, which were won against Palmeiras.

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