Flamengo's Resilient Victory Over Bolívar
Flamengo secured a 2-0 win against Bolívar at Maracanã, showcasing a mix of pressure and perseverance. Despite losing star striker Pedro to injury, the team adapted, dominating possession and shots on goal. Luiz Araújo's performance shone, culminating in a late goal from Léo Pereira. The victory, though not overwhelming, boosts Flamengo's confidence ahead of their challenging match in La Paz, where altitude poses a significant challenge.#Flamengo #Libertadores #Soccer #Sports #Victory
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00:00Not a lucrative victory, but far from a loss, Flamingo's 2-0 win over Bolivar at Maracana
00:08was a true rollercoaster of emotions.
00:12Moments of pressure, beauty, tension, and euphoria were all present.
00:18The Rupre Negro scored a cinematic goal but suffered seeing the country's top striker
00:23anguished with a left thigh muscle injury.
00:27The team lost its punch, without its idol repeating his best moments, but they fought
00:33as they did in the days when grit overpowered talent.
00:38Although not a goaliota, Flamengo left Morocco with a result that forces the Bolivians to
00:43change tactics at home.
00:46Sim, the altitude of over 3,600 meters in La Paz is Flamengo's biggest adversary next
00:54Thursday, but a 2-0 win built on perseverance and struggle cannot be seen as a problem.
01:02It brought hope with the second goal scored in the 44th minute of the second half, first
01:08half at a loss due to Pedro and missed goals.
01:12Flamengo played a good first half and suffocated Bolivar from the get-go.
01:17They had more shots on goal, 10-4, and more possession.
01:23Early chances were created, with Pulgar almost scoring a header two minutes in.
01:28Before opening the scoring, many opportunities were squandered, one notably by Arisquita
01:34after a Gerson shot and Pedro's fight for the ball.
01:38Pedro's decisive action nullified the score.
01:42Dominating an Arisquita pass on his chest, he beautifully set up Luis Araujo to score.
01:49Despite Pedro's genius, it's worth highlighting the team effort.
01:54The whole play was beautiful.
01:56Leo Pereira's precise pass to De La Cruz, who took a nasty hit from Justiniano, resulted
02:02in Luis passing to Orazco and then cleverly attacking the Bolivian defense to receive
02:08Pedro's pass and score.
02:10However, at the 37th-minute mark, Pedro chased what could have been a great goal, only for
02:17his left thigh muscle to give way, forcing an immediate substitution and a significant
02:23loss to the team.
02:26Pedro clutching his leg-silence Maracana at the end of the first half.
02:30Gabigol doesn't deliver, but Flamengo's pressure renews hope.
02:36The team's and fans' spirits dipped momentarily due to the first half's final minutes.
02:42Gabigol, lacking Pedro's characteristics, couldn't keep the same level.
02:48He hesitated during a key play, which could have resulted in a goal.
02:52The halftime pep talk brought a reinvigorated Flamengo.
02:57Arisquita, quiet in the first half, brought intensity, almost scoring and placing Gabigol
03:04in a prime position, which he fumbled with a weak attempt.
03:09Noticing Flamengo wasn't as dangerous, Tite subbed out Polgar, who struggled near
03:14their goal, bringing in Carlinhos to make up for Pedro's absence.
03:18The change gave Flamengo more volume.