Arrascaeta watches and Danilo hits a header in the corner: Flamengo makes it 2-0 at Pyramids in the intercontinental semi-final By Carolina Costa
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Flamengo faces Pyramids in the semifinals of Copa Intercontinental this Saturday, at Estádio Ahmad bin Ali, at Al Rayyan, at Catar. The match started at 2pm Brasília time, equivalent to 5pm local time. The red-black team opened the scoring in the first half with a goal from Léo Pereira and expanded at the beginning of the second half.
Danilo, right defender, scored with a header after a free kick from Arrascaeta in the 6th minute of the second half. The Uruguayan took a shot at the second post, and the defender ran alone to hit the corner. The score is 2-0, and the game continues with Brazilian dominance.
The team led by Filipe Luís controls possession of the ball and explores aerial plays. Pyramids tries to react with counterattacks, but faces difficulties in breaking through the red and black defense.
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DANILO HEADED AGAIN!!!!
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- 23′ 1T – Gol do Flamengo: Arrascaeta takes a free kick with precision, and Léo Pereira heads it into the small area to open the scoring. The defender clears it well and puts it in the corner.
- 06′ 2T – Gol do Flamengo: Mais a decisive aerial ball. Arrascaeta takes a free kick at the second post, Danilo appears free and heads hard into the corner, making it 2-0.
- 03′ 2T – Pressão do Pyramids: Touré advances from the right and crosses to Zakaka, who finishes low, but the ball goes through the external net.
- 00′ 2T – Chance do Pyramids:
- 45′ 1T – Defesa of Rossi:
- 05′ 2T – Cartão yellow: Marei receives a warning for a foul on Carrascal in the midfield.
Red-black dominance in the first half
Flamengo imposed its rhythm from the opening whistle of the match against Pyramids. The Brazilian team maintained greater possession of the ball and put pressure on the opponent with intensity. The Egyptian team adopted a retreating posture, prioritizing defensive compactness.
Despite the opportunities created, Rubro-Negro found it difficult to finish with precision in worked plays. Cebolinha had a clear chance blocked in the small area. The solution came from a dead ball, with Léo Pereira scoring with a header in the 23rd minute.
Pyramids threatened in the final minutes of the opening stage. Rossi made an important save on Mayele’s shot. The break arrived with a minimal advantage for the Brazilians, who controlled the general actions.
Strong start in the complementary stage
The second stage began with Flamengo maintaining control of the game. Logo in the 6th minute, Arrascaeta took a free kick masterfully, finding Danilo free at the second post. The defender headed firmly into the corner, extending the score to 2-0.
Pyramids tried to respond immediately with pressure on the midfield. Touré and Zakaka created a dangerous chance, but the shot went through the external net. Mayele also got scared with a quick throw, but kicked it out.
Marei received a yellow card for interrupting Carrascal’s advance. The Flamengo continues to explore aerial balls as its main weapon. The game remains open, with the Brazilians looking for more space.
Team strategy on the field
Filipe Luís climbed Flamengo with tactical variations to explore the edges. Varela and Alex Sandro advance frequently, supporting the attackers. Arrascaeta acts as a central organizer, distributing accurate passes.
Pyramids, trained by Krunoslav Jurcic, bets on quick transitions. Mayele serves as a reference in the attack, supported by Touré on the sides. The Egyptian defense scores conservatively, retreating lines to avoid spaces.
Rubro-Negro demonstrates superiority in possession, with patient exchanges of passes. The African team waits for mistakes to counterattack. The 2-0 lead reflects Brazil’s dominance so far.
Individual highlights so far
Arrascaeta stands out as the main creator of Flamengo. The Uruguayan provided two assists on dead balls, exploiting his precision in free kicks. Danilo and Léo Pereira appear well in the aerial attack, scoring the goals.
Rossi conveys security in the red-black goal. The goalkeeper made a crucial save in first-half stoppage time. Carrascal and Cebolinha create imbalances at the ends.
At Pyramids, Mayele represents the biggest offensive threat. The Congolese striker demands constant attention from the Brazilian defense. Touré supports well on the right side.
Tournament match context
The Copa Intercontinental brings together continental champions in a knockout format. Flamengo advanced after beating Cruz Azul 2-1. The team is looking for a place in the final against Paris Saint-Germain.
Pyramids reached the semi-finals as African champions. The Egyptian club eliminated opponents in previous stages held in September. The match is also worth the Copa Challenger trophy.
The confrontation takes place on a neutral field at Catar. Arbitration is the responsibility of Abdulrahman Al Jassim, of Catar. The game continues to be broadcast live on Brasil.
Aerial ball as a decisive weapon
Flamengo’s two goals came from aerial plays. Arrascaeta took accurate free kicks on both occasions. Léo Pereira and Danilo demonstrated opportunism in the opposing area.
This strategy exploits the height of the red and black defenders. Pyramids faces difficulties scoring from set pieces. The Egyptian team needs to adjust the zonal marking.
Flamengo trained free kicks during the week. The effectiveness appears in the current score of 2-0. Tactics continue to be prioritized in the complementary stage.
Initial reactions in the second half
Pyramids advanced the scoring after the second goal conceded. The Egyptian team exchanges faster passes in the attacking midfield. Zakaka and Touré look for infiltrations at the ends.
Flamengo retreats slightly to explore counterattacks. Carrascal and Plata receive long balls to gain meters. The defense remains solid with precise cuts.
The pace of the match increased in the opening minutes of the final stage. Ambas teams seek control of the midfield. The score favors the Brazilians for now.
Ball possession and partial statistics
Flamengo maintains around 65% possession of the ball until 8 minutes into the second half. The team registers more shots and corners. Pyramids bets on direct launches.
Rossi has not yet conceded a goal in the second half. The red and black defense cuts off most of the opponent’s attacks. The midfield with Pulgar and Jorginho recovers balls efficiently.
The Brazilian attack varies between worked plays and long balls. Arrascaeta distributes with quality. The game remains balanced in physical disputes.
Flamengo continues to press in search of the third goal. Pyramids needs to risk more to reduce the difference. The match remains intense at Ahmad bin Ali.
