Flamengo’s journey in the Libertadores Cup came to an abrupt end on Thursday night in Montevideo. The Brazilian powerhouse failed to overcome a one-goal deficit from the first leg. Peñarol’s solid defense thwarted Flamengo’s attempts to equalize, resulting in a goalless draw. The match began with Flamengo pressing hard for an early goal. Gonzalo Plata […]
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