Flamengo and Central Cordoba Draw in the Libertadores
Libertadores Draw marks the fourth round of Group C, where Flamengo and Central Córdoba faced each other in a game full of emotions at the Único Madre de Ciudades Stadium, in Santiago del Estero.
The match, which ended 1-1, had exciting moments that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
In the first half, Flamengo stood out with an early goal, but saw their opponent react.
An analysis of key moments and player performances reveals a lot about what's at stake for both teams in this crucial South American competition.
Environment in Santiago del Estero and Gol de Arrascaeta
On the night of May 7, 2025, the Único Madre de Ciudades Stadium, in Santiago del Estero, pulsed to the rhythm of the South American passion for the Libertadores.
The excited and noisy Argentine fans created a hostile atmosphere for Flamengo from the first minutes, but that didn't stop the Rubro-Negro from showing authority as soon as the whistle blew.
In the 4th minute, Bruno Henrique took a powerful shot from outside the box that threatened the goal defended by Central Córdoba, signaling that Flamengo would not be intimidated away from home.
The attacking stance was rewarded shortly after, in the 9th minute, when Gerson received the ball in midfield and with strategic vision served a sweet pass to Arrascaeta, who cleared the defense with class and finished with precision, opening the scoring and momentarily silencing the home crowd.
The move demonstrated the technical quality of the Brazilian squad and the chemistry between its key players.
The entire playthrough can be relived in the best moments of the match.
Even in a vibrant and challenging scenario, Flamengo demonstrated, from the beginning, that it was ready to fight for the leadership of Group C.
Argentina's Reaction and Rossi's Decisive Action
After a promising start from Flamengo, who opened the scoring with Arrascaeta in the 9th minute thanks to a beautiful pass from Gerson, Central Córdoba were not intimidated.
The Argentine team reacted vigorously, started to move up their lines and pushed the red-black team back into the defense, taking advantage of the Cariocas' drop in intensity.
Even with less possession, the hosts looked dangerous, especially after a mistake made by Pulgar.
In the most tense play of the first half, defender Abascia found himself face to face with the goal after intercepting a poorly made pass.
It was at this moment that Rossi produced the greatest moment of the match, with a saving throw from close range.
, guaranteeing Flamengo's minimum advantage until half-time.
The goalkeeper's performance was praised even by the coverage of Globe, which highlighted his reflexes and decisive positioning.
His intervention not only kept the team alive in the match, but also prevented Córdoba's pressure from converting into an advantage before halftime.
Second Half: Verón's Entry, Draw and VAR Review
With the teams returning for the second half at the Único Madre de Ciudades Stadium, the match between Flamengo and Central Córdoba suffered a noticeable drop in pace.
The red-black team no longer applied the same pressure as in the first half, while the home team tried to regain control of the midfield.
The game was tight and with few clear chances until crucial changes occurred.
- Verón's entry changed the offensive sector.
- A header in the 15th minute tied the match.
- VAR check overturned a possible penalty for Córdoba.
Gastón Verón's entry, which you can see in detail in GE coverage, was fundamental.
With his physical presence and intelligent positioning, he latched onto a perfect cross from Luis Angulo and headed the ball accurately past Rossi in the 15th minute.
This move lit up the stadium and gave new energy to the Argentine team, who attempted an immediate reaction.
Shortly after, a possible penalty in favor of the hosts generated tension, but after a VAR review, Chilean referee Felipe González nullified the infraction, keeping the score 1-1.
These events completely changed the dynamics of the match.
Flamengo started racing against the clock and showed signs of nervousness, while Central Córdoba strengthened their emotional strength in search of a comeback that never came.
The psychological instability on both sides made the final stretch an intense duel, but unbalanced in execution.
Final Pressure, Felipe Gonzalez's Refereeing and Next Appointment
In the final minutes of the match between Flamengo and Central Córdoba, Rubro-Negro intensified the pressure in search of victory away from home.
After the Argentine team's equalizer, scored by Verón, Flamengo regained possession and launched an intense attack.
Gerson commanded the midfield, while Everton Cebolinha and Bruno Henrique tried to create spaces on the wing.
Even with efficient offensive movement, Córdoba's defense resisted until the final whistle.
The arbitration of Felipe Gonzalez, from Chile, generated controversy by disallowing a possible penalty for the Argentines with the help of VAR.
Despite the correct decision, the referee was judicious in his warnings.
Applied cards experienced players such as Arrascaeta, Ayrton Lucas and Filipe Luís demonstrated the strict discipline maintained throughout the 90 minutes.
Flamengo's next challenge will be in the Brasileirão, on Saturday (10), at 9 pm, against Bahia, at Maracanã, where they will seek to rehabilitate themselves in the continental tournament with a good national performance.
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Arbitrator | Felipe Gonzalez |
| Cards | Arrascaeta, Ayrton Lucas, Filipe Luis |
With a draw which brought lessons to Flamengo, the focus now turns to the next challenge against Bahia at Maracanã.
The team will seek to reverse the situation and achieve victory in the Brasileirão.
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