Carrascal’s Late Strike Gives Flamengo First-Leg Edge Over Racing

Overview

• Flamengo defeated Racing 1–0 at the Maracanã in the Copa Libertadores semifinal first leg on October 22.
• Jorge Carrascal scored in the closing minutes, converting a rebound after Bruno Henrique’s shot was parried by goalkeeper Facundo Cambeses.
• Racing saw an effort disallowed for an attacking foul by Santiago Sosa before the header, a call made on the field that limited any VAR review and fueled post-match debate.
• Facundo Cambeses produced several important saves as a disciplined Racing side made it a tight, tactical contest and kept the tie close.
• The return match is October 29 at El Cilindro; Flamengo goes through with a draw, a one-goal Racing win sends it to penalties, a two-goal margin advances Racing, and the winner will face Palmeiras or LDU in Lima in November.