{
  "id": 6687488,
  "title": "Flamengo secure huge result in Quito's altitude 🎥",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/flamengo-secure-huge-result-in-quitos-altitude",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-11T02:27:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/flamengo-secure-huge-result-quitos-022700668.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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...",
  "key_points": [
    "Flamengo wins 2-0 against Independiente del Valle in Quito.",
    "Goals scored by Bruno Henrique and Léo Pereira.",
    "First away win against a team that previously defeated Flamengo 5-0."
  ],
  "editors_take": "This win gives Flamengo a strong foothold in the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals and marks a significant psychological boost against a team that had previously humiliated them.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}