Independiente del Valle were beaten 0-2 by Flamengo RJ in the Copa Libertadores, both goals coming after the break. The hosts ran possession and shots at Estadio Banco Guayaquil, but Bruno Henrique and Léo Pereira settled it.
Match Summary
The opening period stayed scoreless. Independiente del Valle used a 5-3-2 and spent long spells on the front foot. Flamengo, set up in a 4-2-3-1, kept their lines tight and waited. Territory belonged to the home side. The interval still arrived with nothing on the board.
After the break the visitors grew more dangerous. Erick Pulgar picked up a yellow for Flamengo, and Mateo Carabajal was booked for Independiente del Valle as the contest sharpened. Bruno Henrique had Flamengo in front after 61 minutes, with Samuel Lino providing the assist. Independiente del Valle still had the ball, yet they could not answer. Léo Pereira made it two in the 75th minute, Emerson Royal the provider, and the 0-2 scoreline held to the finish. Edwin Quintero was cautioned late for the hosts.
Key Moments
The swing after the hour mattered because Independiente del Valle had already enjoyed the better share of the ball without converting it. Once they fell behind, they had to chase a side that needed only a handful of openings.
