Dominant Flamengo Beat Esperance 2-0 at Club World Cup
- Flamengo defeated Esperance de Tunis 2-0 on Monday, June 16, 2025, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia during the FIFA Club World Cup.
- Flamengo dominated possession and pressure from the start, while Esperance struggled to gain a foothold but grew bolder in the second half.
- Giorgian de Arrascaeta opened scoring in the 17th minute after Luiz Araujo cushioned a cross from Guillermo Varela, and Araujo doubled the lead with a curled strike in the 70th minute.
- Attendance was 25,797 in a half-empty stadium with tickets starting at $33.45, and Flamengo held 80% possession while goalkeeper Agustin Rossi made key saves to preserve the clean sheet.
- Flamengo’s victory placed them level on points with Chelsea atop Group D, while Esperance must beat LAFC and rely on other results to remain in contention for the knockout stage.
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The Brazilians of Flamengo dominated their subject without giving any chance to the Espérance Tunis in the night from Monday to Tuesday. They won 2 goals at 0 and will face Chelsea in the next game.
Brazilian Luiz Araújo and Uruguayan Giorgian from Arrascaeta each scored a goal and Flamengo won 2-0 to Esperance Sportive from Tunisia on Monday night at the World Club Cup.
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