Arrascaeta named fans' star after Flamengo's win over Juventude | OneFootball

Red-Blacks chose Arrascaeta as 'Fans' Favorite' in vote

The Flamengo made history on Sunday afternoon (14), after breaking a nearly 28-year taboo of not beating Juventude at Alfredo Jaconi. In Caxias do Sul, the Most Beloved overcame the team from Rio Grande do Sul by 2 to 0, for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão. After opening the score for Fla, Arrascaeta was one of the highlights of the match. Therefore, the 'Fans' Favorite' was the number 10.

Firstly, Flamengo opened a vote on official social networks for fans to choose the player who shone the most in the game. Thus, Arrascaeta was elected the 'Fans' Favorite', after scoring the first goal for the Red-Blacks against Juventude.

First of all, Arrascaeta had to leave behind great teammates to win the 'Fans' Favorite' election. So, the midfielder competed with: Saúl Ñíguez, Emerson Royal and Rossi. It is important to stress that the number 10 obtained 68.6% of the votes.

What was the result?

Arrascaeta – 68.6%Saúl Ñíguez – 26.2%Emerson Royal – 3.9%Rossi – 1.3%

How was Flamengo's victory?

First of all, still in the first half, Arrascaeta opened the score for Flamengo against Juventude. Then, in the second half, Emerson Royal extended the score and decreed the Red-Black victory by 2 to 0, at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium.

Follow the leader?

After the historic victory at Alfredo Jaconi, Flamengo reached 50 points in the Brasileirão and remained as the competition leader. Besides the mark, Fla also increased the advantage as the best attack and best defense of the competition. In total, the Red-Black scored 47 goals and suffered only ten in 22 games played so far.

What is Flamengo's next match?

Now, with Arrascaeta available, Flamengo turns the key to focus on the next commitment of the season. On Thursday (18), the Most Beloved faces Estudiantes de La Plata (ARG), for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Libertadores. The teams will face off starting at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã.

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