Flamengo certified for the Copa Libertadores final for the third time in four years with a 2-1 win over Velez Sarsfield on Wednesday rounding out a snug 6-1 combination semi-final victory.
The Brazilian giants had gained the primary leg in Buenos Aires 4-0 to have full management of the tie coming in, however Lucas Pratto created some doubt with the opener in the twenty first minute at Estadio do Maracana.
Pedro, who netted a hat-trick in the primary leg, settled any nerves with an knowledgeable header from Everton Ribeiro’s cross shortly previous to half-time to sq. the match up.
As the sport opened up, Marinho thumped in a left-foot winner in the 68th minute, with Pedro’s talent establishing the chance.
The Brazilians had been denied a third purpose in stoppage time after a VAR evaluate, with Pablo’s header from Marinho’s cross deemed offside.
Flamengo will tackle fellow Brazilian membership Athletico Paranaense in the decider on October 29 in Guayaquil.
Athletico received past Palmeiras 3-2 on combination, after a 2-2 second-leg draw in Sao Paulo on Tuesday.
Flamengo shall be chasing their third Copa, whereas Athletico are after their first, having been runners-up in 2005.
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— CONMEBOL Libertadores (@TheLibertadores) September 8, 2022
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