Flamengo claimed a 2-1 win over Cruzeiro in the CONMEBOL Libertadores Round of 16, with Samuel Lino's second-half goal proving the difference. The hosts had taken the lead through Giorgian De Arrascaeta, only for Lucas Romero to level before Lino struck what proved to be the winner.
De Arrascaeta put Flamengo ahead on 35 minutes with Pedro providing the assist. Cruzeiro drew level on 51 minutes when Lucas Romero converted Gerson's pass, but Flamengo responded on 62 minutes as Lino finished off Pedro's second assist of the night. The only bookings came late, with William shown a yellow card on 70 minutes and Bruno Henrique and João Costa both booked in the 90th minute.
The numbers underline Flamengo's dominance: 24 shots to 14, nine on target to three, and an expected-goals count of 2.23 to 0.48. They created four big chances while Cruzeiro created none, and forced Cruzeiro's goalkeeper into seven saves. On this evidence, the win was thoroughly deserved.
