Flamengo win 2-0 at Independiente del Valle in Quito
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17 Sept 2026Flamengo win 2-0 at Independiente del Valle in Quito
Flamengo took a big away win in Quito, beating Independiente del Valle 2-0 in the CONMEBOL Libertadores Quarterfinals. The Brazilian side absorbed long spells without the ball, then struck twice in 14 second-half minutes to tilt the tie. Independiente del Valle produced volume, but Flamengo’s back line and goalkeeper Agustín Rossi managed the key moments better. You can dig into every chance and number on the Sofascore match page here, and follow the competition hub for the CONMEBOL Libertadores as well.
Clinical minutes decide the quarterfinal in Quito
The first half belonged to the hosts on territory and tempo, but not much else. Independiente del Valle had 68 percent possession before the break and took 10 shots, yet failed to put one on target. Flamengo were patient and tightened after halftime, then hit the opener on 61 minutes. Jorginho found Samuel Lino, whose clever feed set Bruno Henrique free inside the box, and the captain finished for 1-0.
The numbers back the quality of that move. Bruno Henrique’s chance carried 0.61 xG and 0.96 xGOT, a high-probability look after limited service. Flamengo doubled the lead at 75 minutes from a right-side delivery. Emerson Royal’s precise cross located Léo Pereira, who guided a header in for 2-0. That header came from a corner-phase sequence and graded at 0.31 xG and 0.94 xGOT, another high-quality finish in a low-volume night for the visitors.
There was bite, too. Erick Pulgar and Mateo Carabajal were booked early in the second half, and Edwin Quintero saw yellow in stoppage time. Substitutions played their part as well. Lucas Paquetá and Gonzalo Plata entered for Flamengo on 72 minutes to help see it out, while Independiente del Valle lost striker Carlos González to injury at halftime.
Possession and shot volume favored Independiente del Valle
On the stat sheet, the Ecuadorian side controlled much of the match. They finished with 63 percent possession, 544 passes and 67 entries into the final third. The hosts took 18 shots to Flamengo’s 4, generated 10 corners and logged 25 touches in the penalty area. Dribbles were a route to progression too, with 13 successful take-ons from 21 attempts.
The problem was efficiency. Only 3 of those 18 shots hit the target, and expected goals closed at 1.02. Expected goals on target told an even sharper story at just 0.12, reflecting a lot of efforts that lacked clean contact or optimal placement. They also missed their single big chance and struck the woodwork once. That waste proved costly at quarterfinal level, where two clinical Flamengo chances decided the game.
There were bright individual notes for the hosts. Jordy Alcívar posted a 7.3 Sofascore Rating with three shots and steady passing in midfield. Mateo Carabajal was assured at the back on the ball, rated 7.2 while completing 84 of 92 passes and winning duels. Hugo Quintana’s energy also showed in a 7.1, but none of it could flip the margin once behind.
Why Flamengo’s defense won the night
Flamengo’s plan was clear and well executed. They conceded territory, then dominated the penalty area and the air. The visitors won 81 percent of their aerial duels across the match and produced a towering 45 clearances compared to the hosts’ 7. That is a rare number in a knockout tie and a good shorthand for how often Flamengo reset their box under pressure.
Independiente del Valle shot a lot but not well. Eleven efforts went off target and four were blocked, thanks to fast closing and strong positioning. Rossi only had to make three saves, and he prevented 0.12 goals by Sofascore’s model. In total, Flamengo delivered 47 recoveries and 10 interceptions, matching the hosts on that metric despite having less of the ball.
At the heart of it were the full-backs and center-backs. Emerson Royal added an assist and stacked eight clearances, plus a block and two tackles. Ayrton Lucas matched the mindset with seven clearances on the opposite flank. Léo Ortiz pitched in with seven clearances and a block. The midfield pair worked, too, with Jorginho and Pulgar combining for 15 recoveries and helping Flamengo manage transitions when they mattered most.
MVP: Léo Pereira leads at both ends
Léo Pereira was the game’s standout and earned a 7.9 Sofascore Rating. He scored the crucial second goal with a composed header and anchored a defense that never lost its shape. Pereira completed 26 of 27 passes, showing calm distribution when Flamengo needed to breathe. He also made seven clearances and three interceptions, reading danger early and often.
His long balls were spotless at 2 of 2, and he needed only 40 touches to leave a heavy imprint on the match. It was the blend of decisive action in the box and clean work on the ball that tipped this performance into MVP territory. Around him, Emerson Royal (7.8) provided the assist and constant relief with clearances. Agustín Rossi (7.4) supplied the saves required, Ayrton Lucas (7.4) defended the back post repeatedly, and captain Bruno Henrique (7.3) delivered the opener that set the tone.
Player of the Match
By Sofasscore Rating, the top performer was Léo Pereira at 7.9. Fans agreed, selecting Pereira as their pick with 2287 votes out of 5383 cast. In other words, both the ratings and the crowd pointed to the same player.
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Flamengo took a big away win in Quito, beating Independiente del Valle 2-0 in the CONMEBOL Libertadores Quarterfinals. The Brazilian side absorbed long spells without the ball, then struck twice in 14 second-half minutes to tilt the tie. Independiente del Valle produced volume, but Flamengo’s back line and goalkeeper Agustín Rossi managed the key moments better. You can dig into every chance and number on the Sofascore match page here, and follow the competition hub for the CONMEBOL Libertadores as well.
Clinical minutes decide the quarterfinal in Quito
The first half belonged to the hosts on territory and tempo, but not much else. Independiente del Valle had 68 percent possession before the break and took 10 shots, yet failed to put one on target. Flamengo were patient and tightened after halftime, then hit the opener on 61 minutes. Jorginho found Samuel Lino, whose clever feed set Bruno Henrique free inside the box, and the captain finished for 1-0.
The numbers back the quality of that move. Bruno Henrique’s chance carried 0.61 xG and 0.96 xGOT, a high-probability look after limited service. Flamengo doubled the lead at 75 minutes from a right-side delivery. Emerson Royal’s precise cross located Léo Pereira, who guided a header in for 2-0. That header came from a corner-phase sequence and graded at 0.31 xG and 0.94 xGOT, another high-quality finish in a low-volume night for the visitors.
There was bite, too. Erick Pulgar and Mateo Carabajal were booked early in the second half, and Edwin Quintero saw yellow in stoppage time. Substitutions played their part as well. Lucas Paquetá and Gonzalo Plata entered for Flamengo on 72 minutes to help see it out, while Independiente del Valle lost striker Carlos González to injury at halftime.
Possession and shot volume favored Independiente del Valle
On the stat sheet, the Ecuadorian side controlled much of the match. They finished with 63 percent possession, 544 passes and 67 entries into the final third. The hosts took 18 shots to Flamengo’s 4, generated 10 corners and logged 25 touches in the penalty area. Dribbles were a route to progression too, with 13 successful take-ons from 21 attempts.
The problem was efficiency. Only 3 of those 18 shots hit the target, and expected goals closed at 1.02. Expected goals on target told an even sharper story at just 0.12, reflecting a lot of efforts that lacked clean contact or optimal placement. They also missed their single big chance and struck the woodwork once. That waste proved costly at quarterfinal level, where two clinical Flamengo chances decided the game.
There were bright individual notes for the hosts. Jordy Alcívar posted a 7.3 Sofascore Rating with three shots and steady passing in midfield. Mateo Carabajal was assured at the back on the ball, rated 7.2 while completing 84 of 92 passes and winning duels. Hugo Quintana’s energy also showed in a 7.1, but none of it could flip the margin once behind.
Why Flamengo’s defense won the night
Flamengo’s plan was clear and well executed. They conceded territory, then dominated the penalty area and the air. The visitors won 81 percent of their aerial duels across the match and produced a towering 45 clearances compared to the hosts’ 7. That is a rare number in a knockout tie and a good shorthand for how often Flamengo reset their box under pressure.
Independiente del Valle shot a lot but not well. Eleven efforts went off target and four were blocked, thanks to fast closing and strong positioning. Rossi only had to make three saves, and he prevented 0.12 goals by Sofascore’s model. In total, Flamengo delivered 47 recoveries and 10 interceptions, matching the hosts on that metric despite having less of the ball.
At the heart of it were the full-backs and center-backs. Emerson Royal added an assist and stacked eight clearances, plus a block and two tackles. Ayrton Lucas matched the mindset with seven clearances on the opposite flank. Léo Ortiz pitched in with seven clearances and a block. The midfield pair worked, too, with Jorginho and Pulgar combining for 15 recoveries and helping Flamengo manage transitions when they mattered most.
MVP: Léo Pereira leads at both ends
Léo Pereira was the game’s standout and earned a 7.9 Sofascore Rating. He scored the crucial second goal with a composed header and anchored a defense that never lost its shape. Pereira completed 26 of 27 passes, showing calm distribution when Flamengo needed to breathe. He also made seven clearances and three interceptions, reading danger early and often.
His long balls were spotless at 2 of 2, and he needed only 40 touches to leave a heavy imprint on the match. It was the blend of decisive action in the box and clean work on the ball that tipped this performance into MVP territory. Around him, Emerson Royal (7.8) provided the assist and constant relief with clearances. Agustín Rossi (7.4) supplied the saves required, Ayrton Lucas (7.4) defended the back post repeatedly, and captain Bruno Henrique (7.3) delivered the opener that set the tone.
Player of the Match
By Sofasscore Rating, the top performer was Léo Pereira at 7.9. Fans agreed, selecting Pereira as their pick with 2287 votes out of 5383 cast. In other words, both the ratings and the crowd pointed to the same player.