“Aldair Fuentes receives yellow card for a tactical foul, breaking up a promising Flamengo attack”
“Bruno Henrique breaks the deadlock with a powerful header from Ayrton Lucas's cross, scoring against the run of play just after Cusco threatened from corners”
Pivotal“Cusco makes triple substitution immediately after conceding, bringing on Joel Herrera, Juan Tévez, and José Manzaneda to change the game”
“Giorgian de Arrascaeta seals victory with a close-range header in stoppage time after his initial shot was blocked, finishing off a devastating counter-attack”
Pivotal
Cusco FC
Flamengo
Outstanding performance
Cusco FC•GoalkeeperFlamengo secured a crucial away victory in this Copa Libertadores clash, weathering early pressure from Cusco before clinical finishing proved the difference. The Brazilian giants dominated the shot count 19-8 despite an even possession split, showcasing their quality in the final third. Bruno Henrique's 59th-minute header against the run of play was the pivotal moment, coming just after Cusco had threatened from consecutive corners. Giorgian de Arrascaeta sealed the win with a close-range header in stoppage time following a swift counter-attack. The result strengthens Flamengo's position in the continental competition while leaving Cusco facing an uphill battle to progress from the group stage.
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Facundo Callejo's header from the center of the box is saved by Agustín Rossi in the center of the goal.
Iván Colman's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Attempt saved. Giorgian de Arrascaeta of Flamengo has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the bottom left corner by Pedro Díaz of Cusco.
Goal! Flamengo scores, making it 2-0 against Cusco. Giorgian de Arrascaeta scores with a header from close range after a fast break.
Giorgian de Arrascaeta's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
Goal! Flamengo leads 2-0 with a header from Giorgian de Arrascaeta from very close range.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 8 minutes of added time.
José ManzanedaYellow CardJosé Manzaneda from Cusco receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Ayrton Lucas from Flamengo wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by José Manzaneda of Cusco.
Substitution for Flamengo: Giorgian de Arrascaeta comes on for Lucas Paquetá.
Substitution for Flamengo: Pedro comes on for Bruno Henrique.
Substitution for Cusco: Iván Colman comes on for Diego Soto.
Substitution for Flamengo: Léo Ortiz comes on for Nicolás de la Cruz.
Luiz Araújo from Flamengo misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box that goes too high. He was assisted by Evertton Araújo.
Corner awarded to Cusco after a concession by Danilo.
Juan Manuel Tévez from Cusco has his right-footed shot from outside the box blocked.
Gonzalo Plata's header from the center of the box is blocked. Luiz Araújo provided the cross.
Nicolás de la Cruz from Flamengo has his right-footed shot from outside the box saved in the bottom left corner by Pedro Díaz from Cusco, with an assist from Luiz Araújo.
Gonzalo Plata's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Luiz Araújo provided the assist with a cross.
Substitution for Cusco: José Zevallos comes on for José Bolívar.
Flamengo is awarded a corner after Diego Soto concedes.
Nicolás de la Cruz from Flamengo has his right-footed shot from outside the box blocked.
Handball by Joel Herrera of Cusco.
Foul committed by José Manzaneda of Cusco.
Bruno Henrique wins a free kick for Flamengo on the left wing.
José Bolívar from Cusco wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Luiz Araújo of Flamengo.
Emerson Royal from Flamengo is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Joel Herrera of Cusco.
Substitution for Flamengo: Luiz Araújo comes on for Jorge Carrascal.
VAR decision: No goal. The match remains Cusco 0, Flamengo 1.
VAR is checking the goal scored by Marlon Ruidías for Cusco.
Goal! Marlon Ruidías scores for Cusco with a header from the right side of the six-yard box. The match is now 1-1.
Foul by Emerson Royal for Flamengo.
Joel Herrera from Cusco wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Bruno Henrique of Flamengo is caught offside.
Foul committed by Emerson Royal of Flamengo.
Joel Herrera from Cusco wins a free kick on the left wing.
Substitution for Cusco: Joel Herrera comes on for Nicolás Silva.
Substitution for Cusco: Juan Manuel Tévez comes on for Gabriel Carabajal.
Substitution for Cusco: José Manzaneda comes on for Lucas Colitto.
assist: Ayrton Lucas
Goal! Flamengo takes the lead 1-0 against Cusco. Bruno Henrique scores with a header from the center of the box into the bottom left corner, assisted by Ayrton Lucas's cross.
Corner awarded to Cusco after Evertton Araújo concedes.
Attempt blocked. Facundo Callejo from Cusco has a right-footed shot from the right side of the box that is blocked.
Corner awarded to Cusco after Emerson Royal concedes.
Álvaro Ampuero from Cusco wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Álvaro Ampuero from Cusco wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Gabriel Carabajal of Cusco is caught offside.
Flamengo win a corner after Marlon Ruidías concedes.
Foul committed by Oswaldo Valenzuela of Cusco.
Emerson Royal from Flamengo wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Flamengo win a corner after Aldair Fuentes concedes.
Ayrton Lucas of Flamengo has a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it is blocked.
Facundo Callejo from Cusco misses the header from the center of the box, sending it just a bit too high. Lucas Colitto provided the assist with a cross.
Foul committed by Jorge Carrascal of Flamengo.
José Bolívar from Cusco wins a free kick on the left wing.
Lucas Colitto from Cusco wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Ayrton Lucas of Flamengo.
The second half begins with the score at 0-0 between Cusco and Flamengo.
First half ends with the score 0-0 between Cusco and Flamengo.
Lucas Colitto of Cusco is caught offside.
Facundo Callejo's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
Foul committed by Evertton Araújo of Flamengo.
Álvaro Ampuero from Cusco wins a free kick on the left wing.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
Gabriel Carabajal from Cusco is caught offside.
Facundo Callejo's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
Foul committed by Oswaldo Valenzuela of Cusco.
Jorge Carrascal from Flamengo is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Gonzalo Plata of Flamengo wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Gonzalo Plata from Flamengo wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Flamengo wins a corner after Lucas Colitto concedes.
Attempt saved. Lucas Paquetá from Flamengo has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but Pedro Díaz from Cusco saves it in the bottom left corner.
Aldair FuentesYellow CardAldair Fuentes from Cusco receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Aldair Fuentes of Cusco.
Bruno Henrique from Flamengo wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Bruno Henrique of Flamengo misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it high and wide to the left. The chance was assisted by Jorge Carrascal, who delivered a cross following a corner.
Flamengo wins a corner after Pedro Díaz concedes.
Attempt saved. Lucas Paquetá from Flamengo has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but Pedro Díaz from Cusco saves it in the bottom right corner. The shot was assisted by Léo Pereira.
Foul by Lucas Colitto of Cusco.
Flamengo win a corner after Álvaro Ampuero concedes.
Attempt missed by Lucas Paquetá of Flamengo with a left-footed shot from over 35 yards.
Bruno Henrique's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved.
Corner awarded to Cusco after Agustín Rossi concedes.
Corner awarded to Cusco after Agustín Rossi concedes.
Bruno Henrique's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Corner awarded to Cusco after Agustín Rossi concedes.
Lucas Paquetá's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Jorge Carrascal.
Attempt missed by Facundo Callejo from Cusco, who headed the ball from the center of the box.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Bruno Henrique from Flamengo.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Aldair Fuentes from Cusco.
Attempt missed. Lucas Paquetá from Flamengo takes a left-footed shot from outside the box.
Flamengo wins a corner after Pedro Díaz concedes.
Gonzalo Plata's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top left corner by Pedro Díaz. The attempt was assisted by Jorge Carrascal.
Foul committed by Diego Soto of Cusco.
Gonzalo Plata from Flamengo wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Nicolás de la Cruz from Flamengo wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Lucas Colitto for Cusco.
Lucas Paquetá from Flamengo wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Facundo Callejo of Cusco.
