Thus Deyverson became the unlikely hero of Palmeiras's third
Libertadores win. He is a Vasco supporter and has played in
the club's underage teams, which makes of it all the more
sweeter for him, I guess. Plus, as the game drew to a close,
he gave us all this most priceless moment:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VJtnFTtCo4
Haven't seen this posted, so I guess I'll have to do the honours.I posted a message about it before the match was played.
From Estadio Centenario in Montevideo, Uruguay:I saw most of the match. I thought it was quite even and a draw was a fair result.
Palmeiras 2-1 Flamengo (1-0 HT, 1-1 FT, 2-1 AET)
5' Raphael Veiga (1-0)
72' Gabriel Barbosa (1-1)
95' Deyverson (2-1)
And so Copa Libertadores 2021 comes to a close, with a game between its two previous winners at a single match tie in the venerable Estadio Centenario. Lots of flamenguistas and palmeirenses made the trip to Montevideo to see their teams challenge for their third title in the competition.
I don't have much to say, I couldn't watch the game and have only seen its highlights. Palmeiras was the better side in the first half, but Flamengo had it within their grasp to get a comeback in the second, just like they did in 2019 (although not as dramatically).
Palmeiras scored an early opener. A long ball found right back Mayke behind the opponent's defensive line. He entered the box and crossed it back to Raphael Veiga, a couple of steps to the right of the penalty spot, for a strong shot that sailed just under Diego Alves's arms.Was that David Luiz of Brazil 1 Germany 7 fame?
Flamengo meant business in the second half, and their efforts were rewarded in the 72nd minute. Near their left sideline, a nice one-two between Gabriel Barbosa and de Arrascaeta found the former invading the penalty box and slotting a strong finish between Weverton and his near post.
The title-winning goal came in extra time. It was a gift from Andreas Pereira,
who has been brought in on loan from Manchester United in the last transfer window. He miscontrolled a backpass from David Luiz and gave Deyverson, who had been subbed in only five minutes earlier, a free path towards Diego Alves.
The finish reminded one somewhat of Robben vs Casillas in the 2010 World Cup Final, but this time with a happier ending for the forward.
Thus Deyverson became the unlikely hero of Palmeiras's third Libertadores win. He is a Vasco supporter and has played in the club's underage teams, which makes of it all the more sweeter for him, I guess. Plus, as the game drew to a close, he gave us all this most priceless moment:Did he think it was another player and just hoped to con the referee?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VJtnFTtCo4
Diving after being touched by the REFEREE surely must have been a first.
I guess that when the clock reads past 120' in a final, the leading team will do absolutely anything they can to avoid playing football :-) Nestor Pitana, from Argentina, has refereed in the 2018 World Cup final, but I guess that now he can say he has seen it all in a football field.
2021 has been a fantastic year for Palmeiras. If one considers that Copa Libertadores 2020 final was played in January 2021, this means they won it twice in the same calendar year. That and Copa do Brasil 2020 too as well. This is also the third time in a row that a Portuguese manager wins the cup.Why February? Yes I think they'll at least reach the final this time. How do you rate their chances of actually winning it?
Flamengo, on the other hand, had high hopes for this season, but so far
they only have the state league title to show for it. Their season isn't poor by any reasonable standard, but they invested a lot and expected more. I guess Renato Gaucho will pay for it.
Though Uruguayan authorities cleared El Centenario for 100% attendance, there were some spaces in the stands, mostly on the palmeirense side. This one-legged final business is Conmebol trying to imitate UEFA, though on a continent that is larger, poorer and that has not a comparable transport infrastructure to Europe's. Traveling costs and high ticket prices put this game beyond the reach of the vast majority of their fanbases. When two big teams meet in such a setting (as was the case here), their sheer numbers kinda make it "work" (as in, we get a largely occupied stadium). But if
the teams are more modest, as was the case in Copa Sudamericana final, the whole thing quickly becomes pretty ridiculous, if not downright embarassing.
This was Palmeiras's 6th Libertadores Final, won 3 (1999, 2020, 2021) and lost 3 (1961, 1968, 2000). They're tied with S|uo Paulo, Santos and Gr|-mio as Brazilian record winners of this tournament. In February (I believe) they'll travel to the United Arab Emirates to contest the Club World Cup with Chelsea, Al Hilal, Al Ahly, Monterrey, Auckland City and Al Jazira (hosts). Unlike 2020, they'll have more time to prepare for it, so I expect they'll do a little better than 4th place.
So, there it is. Congratulations to the greens. And thanks, too :-)
On Sunday, November 28, 2021 at 8:50:41 AM UTC, Ll|-o wrote:
The title-winning goal came in extra time. It was a gift from Andreas Pereira,
who has been brought in on loan from Manchester United in the last transfer
window. He miscontrolled a backpass from David Luiz and gave Deyverson, who
had been subbed in only five minutes earlier, a free path towards Diego Alves.
The finish reminded one somewhat of Robben vs Casillas in the 2010 World Cup
Final, but this time with a happier ending for the forward.
Was that David Luiz of Brazil 1 Germany 7 fame?The same. On that day he left the pitch in tears, saying he "only wanted to make his people (Brazilians) happy". So, the meme now is that he is a man of word and fulfilled his promise :-) To be fair, this goal was Andreas' fault, not David's, but the joke goes around anyway.
Thus Deyverson became the unlikely hero of Palmeiras's third Libertadores win. He is a Vasco supporter and has played in the club's underage teams, which makes of it all the more sweeter for him, I guess. Plus, as the game drew to a close, he gave us all this most priceless moment:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VJtnFTtCo4
Diving after being touched by the REFEREE surely must have been a first.
I guess that when the clock reads past 120' in a final, the leading team will do absolutely anything they can to avoid playing football :-) Nestor Pitana, from Argentina, has refereed in the 2018 World Cup final, but I guess that now he can say he has seen it all in a football field.
Did he think it was another player and just hoped to con the referee?Yes, I guess. He just wanted to run down the clock. Quite the non-sequitur, good thing Pitana could just have a laugh about it too.
This was Palmeiras's 6th Libertadores Final, won 3 (1999, 2020, 2021) and lost 3 (1961, 1968, 2000). They're tied with S|uo Paulo, Santos and Gr|-mio
as Brazilian record winners of this tournament. In February (I believe) they'll travel to the United Arab Emirates to contest the Club World Cup with Chelsea, Al Hilal, Al Ahly, Monterrey, Auckland City and Al Jazira (hosts). Unlike 2020, they'll have more time to prepare for it, so I expect
they'll do a little better than 4th place.
Why February? Yes I think they'll at least reach the final this time.Kinda depends on the draw, I guess. But they have a better chance than last time, at least.
How do you rate their chances of actually winning it?Quite low, actually. Chelsea is the team to beat, they are heads and shoulders ahead of everyone else. The one thing that may help Palmeiras is that Chelsea is an English side, and the English never seem to care much for this tournament.
So, there it is. Congratulations to the greens. And thanks, too :-)
So who's the best team in South America now? 2 consecutive Copa Libertadores givesI'd say Palmeiras. Even though they haven't dominated in the domestic front, they
Palmeiras a strong case. Judging by this match, Flamengo and Palmeiras are about as
good as each other.
Mark escreveu:
How do you rate their chances of actually winning it?
Quite low, actually. Chelsea is the team to beat, they are heads
and shoulders ahead of everyone else. The one thing that may help
Palmeiras is that Chelsea is an English side, and the English never
seem to care much for this tournament.
Haven't seen this posted, so I guess I'll have to do the honours.Deyverson *snigger*
From Estadio Centenario in Montevideo, Uruguay:
Palmeiras 2-1 Flamengo (1-0 HT, 1-1 FT, 2-1 AET)
5' Raphael Veiga (1-0)
72' Gabriel Barbosa (1-1)
95' Deyverson (2-1)
And so Copa Libertadores 2021 comes to a close, with a game between its two previous winners at a single match tie in the venerable Estadio Centenario. Lots of flamenguistas and palmeirenses made the trip to Montevideo to see their teams challenge for their third title in the competition.
I don't have much to say, I couldn't watch the game and have only seen its highlights. Palmeiras was the better side in the first half, but Flamengo had it within their grasp to get a comeback in the second, just like they did in 2019 (although not as dramatically).
Palmeiras scored an early opener. A long ball found right back Mayke behind the opponent's defensive line. He entered the box and crossed it back to Raphael Veiga, a couple of steps to the right of the penalty spot, for a strong shot that sailed just under Diego Alves's arms.
Flamengo meant business in the second half, and their efforts were rewarded in the 72nd minute. Near their left sideline, a nice one-two between Gabriel Barbosa and de Arrascaeta found the former invading the penalty box and slotting a strong finish between Weverton and his near post.
The title-winning goal came in extra time. It was a gift from Andreas Pereira,
who has been brought in on loan from Manchester United in the last transfer window. He miscontrolled a backpass from David Luiz and gave Deyverson, who had been subbed in only five minutes earlier, a free path towards Diego Alves.
The finish reminded one somewhat of Robben vs Casillas in the 2010 World Cup Final, but this time with a happier ending for the forward.
Thus Deyverson became the unlikely hero of Palmeiras's third Libertadores win. He is a Vasco supporter and has played in the club's underage teams, which makes of it all the more sweeter for him, I guess. Plus, as the game drew to a close, he gave us all this most priceless moment:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VJtnFTtCo4
Diving after being touched by the REFEREE surely must have been a first.
I guess that when the clock reads past 120' in a final, the leading team will do absolutely anything they can to avoid playing football :-) Nestor Pitana, from Argentina, has refereed in the 2018 World Cup final, but I guess that now he can say he has seen it all in a football field.
On Sunday, November 28, 2021 at 9:50:41 AM UTC+1, Ll|-o wrote:In this particular case, Deyverson can safely plead insanity and no court would convict him.
Haven't seen this posted, so I guess I'll have to do the honours.
From Estadio Centenario in Montevideo, Uruguay:
Palmeiras 2-1 Flamengo (1-0 HT, 1-1 FT, 2-1 AET)
5' Raphael Veiga (1-0)
72' Gabriel Barbosa (1-1)
95' Deyverson (2-1)
And so Copa Libertadores 2021 comes to a close, with a game between its two
previous winners at a single match tie in the venerable Estadio Centenario.
Lots of flamenguistas and palmeirenses made the trip to Montevideo to see their teams challenge for their third title in the competition.
I don't have much to say, I couldn't watch the game and have only seen its highlights. Palmeiras was the better side in the first half, but Flamengo had it within their grasp to get a comeback in the second, just like they did in 2019 (although not as dramatically).
Palmeiras scored an early opener. A long ball found right back Mayke behind
the opponent's defensive line. He entered the box and crossed it back to Raphael Veiga, a couple of steps to the right of the penalty spot, for a strong shot that sailed just under Diego Alves's arms.
Flamengo meant business in the second half, and their efforts were rewarded
in the 72nd minute. Near their left sideline, a nice one-two between Gabriel
Barbosa and de Arrascaeta found the former invading the penalty box and slotting a strong finish between Weverton and his near post.
The title-winning goal came in extra time. It was a gift from Andreas Pereira,
who has been brought in on loan from Manchester United in the last transfer
window. He miscontrolled a backpass from David Luiz and gave Deyverson, who
had been subbed in only five minutes earlier, a free path towards Diego Alves.
The finish reminded one somewhat of Robben vs Casillas in the 2010 World Cup
Final, but this time with a happier ending for the forward.
Thus Deyverson became the unlikely hero of Palmeiras's third Libertadores win. He is a Vasco supporter and has played in the club's underage teams, which makes of it all the more sweeter for him, I guess. Plus, as the game drew to a close, he gave us all this most priceless moment:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VJtnFTtCo4
Diving after being touched by the REFEREE surely must have been a first.Deyverson *snigger*
I guess that when the clock reads past 120' in a final, the leading team will do absolutely anything they can to avoid playing football :-) Nestor Pitana, from Argentina, has refereed in the 2018 World Cup final, but I guess that now he can say he has seen it all in a football field.
Although surely this scene will now become Exhibit A whenever somebody claims that diving and shithousery is deeply ingrained into South American football culture...
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