Flamengo secure huge result in Quito's altitude 🎥
Flamengo traveled to Quito and its 2,850 m above sea level to face Independiente del Valle this Thursday (10).And they earned a great result by beating the Ecuadorian side 2-0 at the Estadio Olímpico...
Flamengo secured a significant victory in Quito, Ecuador's capital, at an elevation of 2,850 meters above sea level. The team faced Independiente del Valle and emerged victorious with a 2-0 scoreline at the Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa. Goals were scored by Bruno Henrique and Léo Pereira. This win provides Flamengo with a substantial advantage in the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals.
It marked Flamengo's first away triumph against a side that had previously inflicted a 5-0 defeat on them. Despite Del Valle's aggressive play and attempts to control the game, Flamengo managed to hold their own and advance toward a potential semi-final appearance. The second leg of the match will take place on Thursday, 17th at the Maracanã stadium.
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