Flamengo turned the game against Cruz Azul to 2-1 in the 26th minute of the second half, in a duel valid for the round of 16 of Mundial of Clubes FIFA 2025, played this Wednesday (10) at Orlando, at Estados Unidos. Giorgian De Arrascaeta scored both goals for the Brazilian team, the second being validated after consulting the automatic goal detection system on the referee’s watch Glenn Nyberg. The match is still underway and the Rio team controls possession of the ball in search of the third goal.
The Uruguayan opened the scoring 15 minutes into the first half, taking advantage of a mistake by the Mexican defense. Cruz Azul tied in the 44th minute with Jorge Sánchez, with a beautiful shot from outside the area. The turning point came in the 71st minute of total time (26th of the second half), when Arrascaeta took advantage of a rebound inside the area and finished in the center of the goal.
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Main bids to date
- 15′ – Gol do Flamengo! Arrascaeta takes advantage of a mistake from Cruz Azul’s defense and rolls into the back of the empty net. 0-1.
- 44′ – Gol do Cruz Azul! Jorge Sánchez hits a beautiful shot from outside the box in the left corner. 1-1.
- 67′ – Substituição in Flamengo: Everton replaces Jorge Carrascal.
- 71′ – Gol do Flamengo! Arrascaeta takes advantage of the lost ball in the area and shoots into the middle of the goal. Árbitro receives an alert on the clock and confirms the goal after a quick check. 1-2.
- 69′ – Gonzalo Plata almost extends: shot from the edge of the area goes over the crossbar.
Red and black dominance in the second half
Flamengo came back more aggressive after the break. The entry of Gonzalo Plata into the space of Samuel Lino gave more speed on the right side. Cruz Azul felt the goal conceded and started committing more tactical fouls.
Erick Pulgar and Jorginho won most of the midfield duels. The Mexican defense has difficulty playing under high pressure from the Brazilian team.
Technology decides again
Arrascaeta’s goal raised initial doubts about a possible handball or offside. Swedish referee Glenn Nyberg received an immediate vibration on his smart watch, a system that automatically detects when the ball completely crosses the line.
Confirmation came in less than 15 seconds and the match quickly resumed. The resource had already been used in other matches of the tournament and demonstrates efficiency in Mundial.
Mexican reaction still timid
Cruz Azul tries to react with long balls to Gabriel Fernández, but the defense led by Léo Pereira and Coach Martín Anselmi prepares changes on the bench.
Carlos Rotondi continues to be the Mexicans’ main offensive weapon on the left, but has encountered tight marking from
Next decisive minutes
Flamengo maintains possession of the ball above 60% in this second half. Tite instructs the team to work the ball along the sides of the field to open up the opponent’s defense.
Cruz Azul needs greater precision in his final passes to create real chances of a draw. The match remains open.
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