Libertadores: Medellín, Estudiantes draw in Flamengo group opener | OneFootball

How did the Independiente Medellín (COL) vs Estudiantes (ARG) match go in the Libertadores?

The first round of the Libertadores Group A kicked off this Wednesday (08). The opening match in the group was between Independiente Medellín (COL) and Estudiantes (ARG). In the clash, both teams fought for the result, but ended up drawing 1-1 in Colombia.

How did the Independiente Medellín vs Estudiantes game go in the Libertadores?

Right in the opening stage, just three minutes into the match, Estudiantes opened the scoring. The goal for the La Plata team was scored by Tiago Palacios. After that, both sides kept pushing forward, but the first half ended 1-0 to the Argentines.

After the break, the home side went in search of an equalizer. Then, in the 18th minute, Independiente Medellín managed to level the score through forward Francisco Chaverra.

What does Flamengo’s group look like in the Libertadores?

After the 1-1 draw, Independiente Medellín and Estudiantes earned one point each. As a result, Libertadores Group A will only have the round fully settled after the result between Flamengo and Cusco (PER) is known.

And Flamengo?

While the match between Independiente Medellín and Estudiantes has already ended, Flamengo is still on the pitch making its Libertadores debut. The Rubro-Negro is facing Cusco at an altitude of 3,400 meters in Peru. Therefore, the Group A standings will only be defined after the end of this match.

What is Flamengo’s next game in the Libertadores?

After opening against Cusco, Flamengo’s next Libertadores match will be against Independiente Medellín on Thursday (16), in the second round. The ball starts rolling at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã. As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will bring all the details of the clash on YouTube, as well as on its website and social media.

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