Cruz The game started at 2pm (local time, 8am Brasília). Flamengo opened the scoring in the 14th minute with Arrascaeta, taking advantage of an error in the Mexican ball. Cruz Azul equalized in the 43rd minute with a beautiful first-time shot from Jorge Sánchez.
The match remains balanced and with chances for both sides. The winner guarantees a place in the final against Al Ain, from Emirados Árabes, or directly the title, depending on the competition regulations. The second half is already underway.
Main plays of the first half
- 14 minutes– Gol do Flamengo! Piovi misses the ball and passes it to the feet of Arrascaeta inside the area. The Uruguayan dribbles past goalkeeper Gudiño and plays into the empty net.
- 18 minutes– Rotondi takes a risk from outside the area and forces Rossi to follow a dangerous ball that passes close by.
- 24 minutes– Bruno Henrique invades the area, dribbles past the marker and finishes for a good partial defense by Lira.
- 35 minutes– Ditta receives a yellow card for a harsh foul on Bruno Henrique in midfield.
- 43 minutes– Gol do Cruz Azul! Após partially cuts the red and black defense, Jorge Sánchez takes it first time and hits Rossi’s corner.
Minute by minute of decisive moments
Flamengo started pressing and took advantage of a Mexican defensive error after just 14 minutes. Arrascaeta showed class by dribbling past the goalkeeper and opening the scoring. Cruz Azul responded with danger with shots from Rotondi and blocked shots in the area.
The Mexican team grew after 30 minutes and started to create more opportunities. Jorge Sánchez, right-back, scored the equalizer with a strong first-time shot. The goal rewarded the insistence of Cruz Azul, who had already scared other arrivals.
Alternate domain in Al Rayyan
Flamengo had more possession of the ball in the first 20 minutes and created the best chances. Bruno Henrique and Samuel Lino were in danger due to the speed on the ends. Cruz Azul found it difficult to pass through the red and black defensive block, but explored the sides of the field well.
Little by little the Mexican team balanced its actions and started to arrive more frequently. Rotondi and Jorge Sánchez were the main names in the attack. The draw at the end of the first half left the match completely open for the final stage.
Cards and warnings
Ditta received the only yellow card of the first half, in the 35th minute, after a strong tackle on Bruno Henrique. The referee issued the warning without hesitation. Outras fouls were controlled with conversation.
The game continues with high intensity. Nenhum player has a serious injury so far.
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Second half in progress
The referee will restart the match at stadium Ahmad bin Ali. Both teams return without changes. The score remains 1-1 and everything is open to deciding who will qualify.
Flamengo seeks to regain control of the shares. Cruz Azul bets on counterattacks and aerial balls. The decision of Copa Intercontinental remains disputed on a move-by-play basis.
