He did it again! Arrascaeta makes another assist with a free kick and Danilo makes it 2-0 for Flamengo against Pyramids in the FIFA Club World Cup

Flamengo extends their lead to 2-0 against Pyramids FC in the semi-final of Copa Intercontinental FIFA 2025, played at Estádio Ahmad bin Ali, at Al Rayyan, at Catar. Giorgian De Arrascaeta took a free kick accurately in the 52nd minute, allowing Danilo to rise high and head into the right corner of the goal saved by Ahmed El Shenawy. The match continues in the second half, with the Brazilian team controlling the actions and seeking to maintain possession of the ball to manage the result.

The match is worth a place in the final against Paris Saint-Germain and also the Copa Challenger trophy. Rubro-Negro reached this stage after beating Cruz Azul 2-1, while Pyramids eliminated African and Oceanic opponents in the previous stages. Referee Abdulrahman Al Jassim commands the game, which started at 8pm Catar local time.

Fiston Mayele, main striker of Flamengo maintains high possession of the ball from the start, exploiting the flanks and set pieces as their main weapon.

Main plays of the first half

Flamengo dominated the initial actions, with possession of the ball over 80% in the first minutes. Everton Cebolinha came close to the goal in the 6th minute, with a rebound inside the area, but the Egyptian defense blocked it on the line.

In the 24th minute, Arrascaeta took a free kick from the left and Léo Pereira headed it from close range to open the scoring. The defender rose freely into the small area and placed it on the goalkeeper’s left side.

• 1′ – Início of the match with the ball coming out of Flamengo.
• 6′ – Everton Cebolinha finishes quickly in the area after a rebound, but the defense saves on the line.
• 11′ – Arrascaeta takes a free kick and the goalkeeper intercepts a high cross.
• 20′ – ​​Fiston Mayele heads a cross, but the ball goes wide.
• 24′ – Gol from Flamengo: Arrascaeta makes a free kick and Léo Pereira scores with a header.

Pyramids tried to react with crosses from the flanks, but the red and black defense cleared the dangers. Aos 45+2 minutes, Mayele came face to face with Rossi, but the Argentine goalkeeper saved.

Start of the second half and expansion goal

The second half started with Pyramids trying to press higher. Aos 46 minutes, Fiston Mayele finished after a cross, but the ball went over the crossbar.

Flamengo responded quickly and expanded in the 52nd minute. Arrascaeta took a free kick perfectly from the midfielder, and Danilo appeared in the small area to head hard into the corner.

In the 50th minute, Zalaka shot from inside the area for Pyramids, but the ball went close to the post. Gonzalo Plata was almost free in the 48th minute, but the defense kept it away.

Coach Filipe Luís made adjustments to maintain balance, with Danilo playing in defense and contributing to the aerial attack. Pyramids received a yellow card for Mahmoud Marei in the 51st minute for a foul on Carrascal.

Arrascaeta’s performance on set pieces

Giorgian De Arrascaeta stands out again when taking free kicks. The Uruguayan had already been decisive in the previous phase against Cruz Azul, scoring two goals.

His assists on dead balls exploit the height of the red and black defenders. Léo Pereira and Danilo form a solid and lethal duo in the aerial game.

Arrascaeta has direct participation in goals in recent Flamengo games. Sua vision of the game allows precise crosses into the opponent’s area.

Pyramids tries to adjust the marking in these situations, but suffers from the technical quality of the Uruguayan midfielder.

Pyramids reactions and attempts

The Egyptian team, coached by Krunoslav Jurcic, seeks a reaction with Fiston Mayele as a reference in attack. The Congolese created isolated chances, but lacked precision in his shots.

Mohamed Chibi and Ahmed Atef try crosses from the wings. The defense of Flamengo, led by Rossi, maintains security.

Mostafa Ziko and Zalaka risk shots from outside the area. Flamengo responds with exchanges of passes and game reversals.

Pyramids paces more in midfield to find spaces.

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Ball possession and partial statistics

Flamengo records superior ball possession from the opening whistle. Aos 10 minutes, dominance reached 83%.

The finishes show red-black superiority until the break. The Brazilian team had more shots on goal and greater precision.

Danilo and Léo Pereira contribute not only in defense, but also in attack. Suas rises in dead balls create an imbalance in the opponent’s defense.

Pyramids bets on quick counterattacks with Mayele. The Egyptian team needs to improve its effectiveness to threaten the result.

Tournament match context

This semi-final defines PSG’s opponent in the decision scheduled for December 17th. Flamengo is looking for another international title after recent achievements at Libertadores and Brasileirão.

Pyramids represents África as champion of Liga of local Campeões. The Egyptian club is making a historic campaign in its first participation in a world tournament.

Estádio Ahmad bin Ali receives a good crowd, with red and black fans present. The match is broadcast live on channels such as Globo, SporTV and streaming platforms.

The game remains open, with Flamengo managing a 2-0 lead.

Recent actions in the second half

In the 51st minute, Carrascal tries to dribble into the area, but the ball is cleared away. Marei receives a yellow card for a foul in the play that led to the second goal.

Zalaka kicks a cross and almost scores for Pyramids. Rossi follows the ball out.

Plata advances to the right and crosses, but the defense intercepts it. Flamengo maintains controlled pressure on the opponent’s field.

Carrascal and Everton Cebolinha exchange positions to create passing options.

Flamengo Individual Highlights

Agustín Rossi holds off the Egyptian attempts with safe defenses. The Argentine goalkeeper transmits confidence to the defensive line.

Guillermo Varela and Alex Sandro support from the sides. The full-backs cross frequently into the area.

Erick Pulgar and Jorginho control the midfield. The duo recovers balls and starts offensive plays.

Arrascaeta remains the maestro, distributing passes and taking decisive free kicks.

Pyramids strategy for reaction

Jurcic puts greater pressure on the red-black ball. The Egyptians advance their marking to force mistakes.

Touré and Lasheen strengthen the environment to contain advances. The team looks for long throws for Mayele.

Hafez and Atef are options on the bench to freshen up the attack. Mudanças may occur to increase offensive volume.

The African team maintains defensive organization despite the disadvantage.

Main score of the match

• 24′ – Primeiro goal: Arrascaeta takes a free kick and Léo Pereira heads it in for 1-0.
• 45+2′ – Rossi defends a point-blank shot from Mayele.
• 46′ – Mayele finishes high at the beginning of the second half.
• 50′ – Zalaka shoots close to the post by Pyramids.
• 52′ – Segundo goal:
• 51′ – Cartão yellow for Marei for foul on Carrascal.

Flamengo continues to dominate the shares. Pyramids insists on crosses, but the Brazilian defense clears them away.

Gonzalo Plata and Everton Cebolinha accelerate through the wings. The Rio team explores quick counterattacks.

The match continues intensely at Estádio Ahmad bin Ali. Rubro-Negro is getting closer to a place in the final.