In an exciting turnaround, Flamengo took the lead in the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil, beating Athletico Paranaense 2-1, this Wednesday (5), at the Maracanã. In front of over 66,000 fans, the home Rubro-Negro went on to host even after leaving behind on the scoreboard. Although Canobbio opened the scoring, Pedro and Bruno Henrique gave victory to Fla, who have the advantage of a draw in the second game to reach the semi-finals.
First time
At home, Flamengo tried to take the initiative in the early stages of the game, but the first chance came from Athletico, who surprised them with a quick move. In that match, Canobbio received from Vitor Roque and hit from the entrance to the area for 1 – 0. From that moment on, Fla got into the game and created. Arrascaeta came close to scoring from a free-kick, but the ball missed Bento’s corner. But, up until the break, Hurricane closed well and didn’t give the hosts many other chances, who came close to equalizing with a header and Pulgar, defended by the athletic goalkeeper.
Second time
With Atletico already satisfied with playing on the counterattack, Flamengo went on the offensive. Early on, Arrascaeta came close to scoring with a shot from a low position, which Bento saved again. Until a penalty arrived, conceded by the Uruguayan: in the take-in, Pedro hit the goal and equalised. This made the fans and Flamengo burn, looking for a comeback. Pedro came close to scoring, with a shot that went close to the corner but the predestined Bruno Henrique scored. With a header, after the launch of Arrascaeta, he realizes the 2 to 1 and overturns the match. Atletico Madrid also took a risk in attack for a draw, but always stopped at Matheus Cunha or in the Rossoneri defence. After all, a major win, leaving Fla ahead in the tie.
FLAMENGO 2×1 ATHLETICS
2023 Copa do Brasil, quarter-final first leg
Date and time: 7/5/2023, at 21:30 (from Brasilia)
Local: Maracana, Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
FLAME: Matthew Cunha; Wesley, Fabricio Bruno, David Luiz and Ayrton Lucas; Pulgar, Gerson, Victor Hugo, De Arrascaeta and Everton Ribeiro; Pedro. Coach: Jorge Sampaoli.
ATHLETIC: Blessed; Pedro Henrique, Thiago Heleno and Zé Ivaldo; Madson, Fernandinho, Erick and Esquivel; Vitor Bueno, Vitor Roque and Canobbio. Coach: Wesley Carvalho (interim).
Referee: Flavio Rodrigues de Souza (Fifa SP)
Assistants: Guilherme Dias Camilo (FIFA-MG) and Rafael da Silva Alves (FIFA-RS)
VAR: Igor Junio Welcome from Oliveira (FIFA-MG)
Yellow cards: Pulgar, Wesley (FLA). Bento, Thiago Andrade (PAC)
Goals: Canobbio, 7’/1ºT (0-1); Pedro, 10’/2ºT (1-1); Bruno Henrique, 26’/T2 (2-1)
Source: Terra
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