US EditionGiorgian De Arrascaeta Stars as Flamengo Triumphs Over Cruz Azul | Sports-Games
Giorgian De Arrascaeta scored twice, helping Flamengo overcome Cruz Azul 2-1 and advance to face Pyramids FC in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup semifinals.
- On Wednesday, Flamengo beat Cruz Azul 2-1 at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar to reach the Intercontinental Cup semifinals.
- An early goal from de Arrascaeta, capitalising on Piovi's mistake, set the match's tone as Flamengo advanced on the Intercontinental Cup pathway through the FIFA Challenger Cup.
- Jorge Sanchez's long-range equaliser arrived just before the break, marking his ninth career goal, and Giorgian de Arrascaeta scored again in the 71st minute after an Everton pass to seal Flamengo's win.
- Flamengo preserved the 2-1 advantage as late substitutions followed, with Giorgian de Arrascaeta replaced by Luiz Araujo in the 81st minute to hold off Cruz Azul's pressure.
- Coverage highlighted Flamengo's progress in what reports called a 'fairytale season,' as the 'Derby of the Americas' drew wide media coverage from Doha.
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Soccer-Arrascaeta double fires Flamengo into Intercontinental Cup semi-finals
DOHA, Qatar, Dec 10 (Reuters) - Giorgian de Arrascaeta's double helped Flamengo edge Mexican side Cruz Azul 2-1 on Wednesday to progress to the Intercontinental Cup semi-finals, where they will face Egyptian club Pyramids for a shot at next week's final against Champions League holders Paris St Germain. Read full story
Giorgian de Arrascaeta Stars as Flamengo Triumphs Over Cruz Azul | Sports-Games
Giorgian de Arrascaeta's two goals led Flamengo to a 2-1 victory against Cruz Azul, securing their place in the Intercontinental Cup semi-finals. The game, held at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, saw Flamengo capitalize on Cruz Azul's defensive errors. Flamengo will now face Pyramids in the semi-final.
The second round of the Intercontinental Cup 2025 was closed this Wednesday with the triumph of Flamengo over Cruz Azul 2 to 1 in the Derbi of the Americas between the champions of the Copa Libertadores and the Concachampions that took place at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Rayán, Qatar; and the teams were defined as still in race for the title of the International Football Federation (FIFA) contest.Giorgian De Arrascaeta opened the scoreboard fo…
One potential opponent less for Paris Saint-Germain. On Wednesday, the Intercontinental Cup opened with the quarter final between the Mexicans of Cruz Azul and the Brazilians of Flamengo. An ultra-disputed match that ended with the victory of the second thanks to a double of Giorgian of Arrascaeta (1-2).It must be said that the Rio de Janeiro club can count on a few great-class players. The former midfielder of Chelsea Jorginho and the ex-winger…
Cruz Azul Vs Flamengo Highlights, FIFA Intercontinental Cup: De Arrascaeta Brace Seals Mengao Win – As It Happened
Cruz Azul vs Flamengo Highlights, FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025: Follow the play-by-play updates from the CAZ vs FLA, Derby of the Americas match at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, as it happened on December 10, 2025
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