Estudiantes drew 1-1 against Flamengo at the Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium for the third date of Group A of the Copa Libertadores 2026. he Click He measured up to the last champion of the competition and closed the first round of the phase in second place, remaining in the direct qualification zone.
With this tieThe natives of La Plata reached five unitsbeing escorts of the Brazilian team itself, which has seven points.
Flamengo played at the best moment and went into the break with an advantage
In a first half of high intensity in La Plata, flamenco demonstrated why he is the leader of the group by taking the lead after 32 minutes. After precise assistance from bruno henrique, Luis Araújo He appeared to complete the play and make it 1-0.
Students was not far behind and sought the tie insistently, mainly through the mobility of Facundo Farías. The striker had the clearest chances with mid-distance shots, but he ran into the security of Agustín Rossi and the defensive solidity of Emerson Royal.
The closing of the first 45 minutes showed a duel with a lot of friction and strong legs, with constant fouls on both sides that interrupted the rhythm of the game.
The VAR gave the tie to the Click: Carrillo and a headbutt with “suspense”
The mystique of Students On Copa nights it appeared in its maximum expression at the beginning of the complement. At 9 minutes into the second half, after a precise cross, Guido Carrillo He won with a powerful and accurate header that left the Brazilian defense without answers.
The impact was so violent that, despite the efforts of Agustín RossiThe goalkeeper ended up going into his own goal with the ball and everything, unleashing the first cry of relief in the stands of the UNO Stadium.
The referee Piero Maza was called by the var to review the play, which kept the breath contained throughout the stadium. After a review of almost two minutes, the Chilean judge confirmed that the ball went in and Estudiantes reached the tie.
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