Now is not the time for Brazilian football to win another World Cup.
In the match at the Ahmed Ben Ali Stadium, Flamengo fought hard, but were ultimately defeated by Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday (17th).
They came back from behind to tie the game (1-1) and decide to go into overtime.
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The championship is decided only on penalties. Russian goalkeeper Safonov saved four penalty kicks.
The Parisians won 2-1 on penalties in front of 42,150 spectators on Qatari soil.
France captures the Intercontinental Cup trophy, FIFA’s annual world championship.
The last Brazilian team to succeed was Corinthians, who beat Chelsea in 2012.
Safonov was an unlikely hero, making only his fifth start of the season.
Panic and VAR in action 🤯
Flamengo’s pass back led to Rossi’s clearance. PSG scored after Fabian Ruiz scored in an empty net.
Flamengo’s luck was that the ball had crossed the baseline. The situation was confirmed by the video referee.
Fla improve but PSG score
After failing to escape their opponents’ clutches, the Rossoneri began to press Luis Enrique’s side better and maintained more possession.
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But no real scoring chances were created. A well-deserved goal came for the team that pushed the most.
Douai tried to find Kvaratskhelia, but Rossi got there first.
But the save was only partial, as player No. 7 grabbed the rebound (38 minutes).
PSG Control and… Flamenco Equalizer
France continued to be the protagonist after the break.
Filipe Luís’s first try was Pedro.
The result came after Alascaeta was brought down by Marquinhos in the penalty area.
Jorginho converted the penalty, maintaining his 100% record (16 minutes).
PSG felt the ‘blow’ before regaining control of the game.
Luis Enrique comes on for Bakola and then for Dembélé.
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In turn, Florida revolutionized the midfield.
The pressure was on France until the Rossoneri had two great chances with Pedro and Plata.
In the final game of regular time, Marquinhos played the role of a favorable defender for Flamengo.
Overtime⏱️
Flamengo even had more possession in the first half of overtime.
But cannot create.
PSG, on the other hand, were more aggressive in possession.
The current Ballon d’Or and FIFA Player of the Year winner, Dembele took the responsibility late in extra time.
But there was no way to beat Rossi.
Punishment🆚
de la cruz Safonov had no chance to shoot, but Safonov shot in the opposite direction (1-0)
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Vitinia Paris Saint-Germain equalized. Also made the goalkeeper go the wrong way (1-1)
Saul Missed it. Safonov guessed the right corner kick (1-1)
Dembele His shot went over (1-1)
Safonov saved Pedro’s Shot(1-1)
Nuno Mendes Give Paris Saint-Germain the lead (1-2)
Leo Pereira Shot from the center, allowing Safonov to score easily (1-2)
bakla See Rossi keep Flamengo alive (1-2)
Luis Araujo Established Safonov’s hero status (1-2)
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📸 KARIM JAAFAR – AFP or licensor
