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De Arrascaeta’s late goal lifts Flamengo into Copa Libertadores semifinals

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The Associated Press. (2026, September 18). De Arrascaeta’s late goal lifts Flamengo into Copa Libertadores semifinals. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/de-arrascaeta-s-late-goal-lifts-flamengo-into-copa-libertadores-semifinals/article_6eb7e502-cf71-5cfa-9626-3b7885f1448d.html

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In a thrilling match on Thursday, Giorgian De Arrascaeta scored for Flamengo in the 83rd minute, tying the game 1-1 against Independiente del Valle to advance to the Copa Libertadores semifinals with an aggregate score of 3-1. Despite playing with ten men after Jorge Luiz Frello received a red card in the 65th minute, Flamengo secured their place and will face Estudiantes de La Plata next. The article highlights Brazilian clubs' recent dominance in the competition, aiming to maintain their streak as no non-Brazilian team has won since River Plate in 2018.

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In a crucial match on Thursday, Giorgian De Arrascaeta scored a late goal for Flamengo, drawing the game against Independiente del Valle from Ecuador to a 1-1 tie and securing Flamengo's place in the Copa Libertadores semifinals with an aggregate score of 3-1. Despite being reduced to ten men after Jorge Luiz Frello received a red card in the 65th minute, Flamengo managed to force a draw. The team will now face Estudiantes de La Plata from Argentina, who upset Corinthians in their match on Wednesday. This victory aims to make Flamengo the first back-to-back Copa Libertadores champions since Palmeiras achieved the feat in 2020–21. The final is scheduled for November 28 at the Centenario Stadium in Montevideo, Uruguay.

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Giorgian De Arrascaeta scored a late goal on Thursday as defending champion Flamengo of Brazil drew 1-1 with Ecuador’s Independiente del Valle to advance to the Copa Libertadores semifinals. asserted

Flamengo → score → semifinals

Djorkaeff Reasco put the Ecuadorian side ahead in the 31st minute, but De Arrascaeta equalized for Flamengo in the 83rd minute, securing the team’s spot in the next round with a 3-1 aggregate victory. asserted

Arrascaeta → put → victory

“Mengão” — which played the final portion of the match with 10 men following Jorge Luiz Frello’s red card in the 65th minute — will face Argentina’s Estudiantes de La Plata, who pulled off an upset by defeating Corinthians on Wednesday. asserted

who → play → Wednesday

Flamengo aims to become the first back-to-back Copa Libertadores champion since Palmeiras achieved the feat in 2020–21. asserted

Palmeiras → aim → 2020–21

The other semifinal will feature a matchup between Fluminense and Palmeiras. asserted

semifinal → feature → Fluminense

Brazilian clubs are seeking to extend their recent dominance in the competition, having claimed the title for the past seven years. asserted

clubs → seek → years

The last non-Brazilian team to win the tournament was Argentina’s River Plate in 2018. asserted

team → win → 2018

The Copa Libertadores final takes place on Nov. 28 at the Centenario Stadium in Montevideo, Uruguay. asserted

final → take → Montevideo

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