Libertadores: Medellín beat Cusco, close gap on Flamengo in Group A | OneFootball

What happened in the Independiente Medellín (COL) vs Cusco (PER) match in the Libertadores?

Matchday 3 of Group A in the Copa Libertadores came to an end on Thursday (30), with Independiente Medellín (COL) beating Cusco (PER) 1-0. As a result, the Colombian side managed to close the gap on leaders Flamengo.

Making the most of home advantage, Medellín pushed for the win the entire time to stay ‘alive’ in Group A. Even in front of their own fans, the Colombian team only managed to break the deadlock in the 41st minute of the second half, through striker Francisco Fydriszewski.

With the 1-0 scoreline, Medellín ended the first round of the Libertadores group stage in third place, with four points. Flamengo, meanwhile, are the outright leaders of the group with seven points, followed by Estudiantes (ARG), who have five. Cusco, meanwhile, remain on zero.

SEE THE GROUP A STANDINGS IN THE COPA LIBERTADORES

1st | Flamengo | 7 points 2nd | Estudiantes | 5 3rd | Independiente Medellín | 4 4th | Cusco | 0

WHAT IS THE SITUATION IN FLAMENGO’S LIBERTADORES GROUP?

Given these numbers, Cusco are the only team with slim chances of advancing to the second phase of the Libertadores. That is because, besides having to win all of their remaining matches, the Peruvian club would also need other results to go their way.

Flamengo, Estudiantes, and Medellín, meanwhile, all still have a real chance of qualifying for the knockout stage of the Libertadores. Mengão, in fact, will face the Colombian side next. So, if they win, the Rubro-Negro will put themselves in a very strong position to qualify. The match will take place next Thursday (07), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), away from home.

BEFORE THAT…

Before facing Medellín, however, Flamengo will take the field against Vasco in the 14th round of the Brasileirão. Kickoff is at 4 PM (Brasília time) this Sunday (03), at the Maracanã. As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will cover all the details of the ‘Clássico dos Milhões’ on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.