Millonarios, blurred by the inexplicable uniform with which he took the field, planned a game so that he would not be beaten. Defense of five, four midfielders up front and Émerson Rivaldo Rodríguez as the only forward, in theory. But there is no point in crowding people together if the team makes mistakes that are unacceptable to compete in an international tournament.
Alberto Gamero’s team played in a yellow shirt, blue shorts and white socks. Flamengo, with its traditional red and black striped uniform. Memory began to fly: on Brazilian soil it had already happened, in the 2014 World Cup, that the red and black crushed the yellow, Germany’s 7-1 defeat of Brazil…
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Millonarios was overwhelmed by the situation, by an incredible mental weakness and by a team that took advantage of all the mistakes to continue on. The second goal was also the product of a series of terrible mistakes from the rear: David Luiz, a 37-year-old defender, with all the experience in the world but who is not exactly characterized by his speed, overwhelmed Rodríguez, 23 and in theory one of the fastest of the visitor. After a touch back, Gerson threw a cross that deflected off Juan Pablo Vargas and went into Montero’s goal.
Not even the VAR saved Millonarios: the third goal was legal
Before the end of the first half there was already a rout at the Maracaná. Matías Viña, who came on for the injured Ayrton Lucas, leaked a ball between Delvin Alfonzo and Andrés Llinás and Pedro took the opportunity to celebrate his double. With suspense, because the VAR had to review an offside that did not exist. Before the end of the first half, Millonarios was already chewing on his shame. Total effectiveness of the Brazilians: four shots on goal, three goals.
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With three inside, Gamero decided to move the team. He ended the defense of five, took out Jorge Arias and brought in Yuber Quiñones. And he brought in Juan Esteban Carvajal in place of Ruiz, who left the Maracaná unheard of. And there, at least, Millonarios was able to make several passes in a row and even take the first shot on goal of the game, a shot by Silva that sent goalkeeper Rossi flying.
Flamengo had compassion and, now, it slowed down. The only one who lost his hand, or rather, his leg, was Bruno Henrique, who made a terrible tackle on Luis Paredes, who had entered for Mackalister. The VAR notified referee Facundo Tello and the Brazilians were left with 10, nine minutes from the end of the regulation 90.
The worst Copa Libertadores in the history of Millonarios is over, in group stages of four teams. Nothing was seen internationally of what was built locally in four years this semester. We will have to rethink many things for what is to come, because participation was nothing more than a shame.
José Orlando Ascencio
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