Jorginho hails ‘Libertadores atmosphere’ and Flamengo x Estudiantes result | OneFootball

Jorginho started in Flamengo’s 1-1 draw with Estudiantes (ARG)

A typical Libertadores night. Chaos, red cards, a packed stadium, a home-friendly referee, and much more. All of that was part of the scene in Estudiantes (ARG) 1×1 Flamengo, in La Plata. In the starting lineup for the Rubro-Negro side this Wednesday (29), Jorginho praised the atmosphere of the competition and celebrated the away point.

— It was a difficult match, we knew how hard-fought it would be, these are things that happen in a Libertadores game. In the end, I think it was a great spectacle, with a wonderful crowd in the stadium. So, we can battle, but it was fair, without ugly incidents, and I think that’s part of the sport. It was a good away point — said Jorginho.

HOW DID THE MATCH GO?

With Jorginho, Flamengo dominated the first half and took the lead through Luiz Araújo, after a great move by Samuel Lino and Bruno Henrique. However, Estudiantes started the second half better and equalized through Guido Carrillo. The result kept Mengão at the top of Libertadores Group A for another round.

WHAT DOES LIBERTADORES GROUP A LOOK LIKE?

With seven points, Flamengo sits at the top of the table with seven points. Next comes Estudiantes with five. Independiente Medellín (COL) and Cusco (PER) complete the group with one and zero points, respectively. The two face each other this Thursday (30) in Colombia.

SO, WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

The Most Beloved takes a break from the Libertadores and turns its focus to the Brasileirão. This Sunday (03), Flamengo faces Vasco at the Maracanã starting at 4:00 PM (Brasília time). The Rubro-Negro is still chasing leaders Palmeiras in the national tournament.

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