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Ronaldinho, Flamengo face 'mission impossible' to remain alive in the Copa Libertadores
The Brazilian giants will not only have to beat Lanus, but will have to rely on another result going their way in order to progress to the following round of the competition.
Apr 12, 2012: Flamengo vs Lanus
Ronaldinho and co. face what could be labelled 'mission impossible' to advance to the round of 16 stage of the Copa Libertadores, because not only do Flamengo need to beat Group 2 leaders Lanus in Rio de Janeiro, but they have to hope Olimpia and Emelec share the spoils...
Corinthians vs Palmeiras Report
Corinthians lifted the Brazilian championship for the fifth time after fighting out a tense goalless draw with crosstown rivals Palmeiras on Sunday.
Brazilian giants Corinthians won their fifth Brazilian championship after fighting out a goalless draw with crosstown rivals Palmeiras at the Pacaembu stadium in Sao Paulo on Sunday. The title came on the same day as the death of Corinthians and Brazil soccer idol Socrates. Needing only a single point to guarantee themselves of the title on the final match day of the season, Corinthians did just this in a fiery derby that saw four men sent-off. Corinthians finished the season with 71 points from 38 matches, two points clear of closest rivals Vasco da Gama, who were held by Flamengo.
The match was played at a frantic pace, with Palmeiras coming closest to earning the three points when a Fernandao header struck the crossbar in the 71st minute. It was a typical derby, but its importance multiplied, as while Corinthians needed just a point to clinch the title, Palmeiras did their utmost to ruin their party.
Universidad de Chile vs Vasco da Gama Report
Universidad de Chile booked their ticket to the final of the Copa Sudamericana after cruising past Vasco da Gama on Wednesday.
Universidad de Chile defeated Vasco da Gama of Brazil 2-0 in Santiago on Wednesday, to reach the final of the Copa Sudamericana, where they will meet Liga Deportiva Universitaria of Ecuador.Having picked up a 1-1 draw in Rio de Janeiro last week, Universidad were the favourites to proceed to the final coming into the return leg. However, Vasco had different ideas, and pushed to the attack in large numbers as they searched for an early goal that would put them ahead.
Although they looked dangerous in the early moments of the match, Vasco began to fade as the match went on. Universidad, who have yet to lose a match in the competition, started to dominate their opponents as the half progressed, with their trademark attack-focused one-touch soccer.
Vasco da Gama vs Universidad de Chile Report
Vasco da Gama and Universidad de Chile fought out a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana semi-finals in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday.
Universidad de Chile picked up a valuable point in their 1-1 draw with Vasco da Gama in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana at the Sao Januario stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday.Vasco pushed to the attack immediately from the kick-off as they searched for an early opener against the Chileans. With versatile attacking soccer on display, the Brazilians created several good goal-scoring opportunities, but they were continually kept out by Universidad goalkeeper Johnny Herrera, who was in fine form.
Juninho Pernambucano pulled the strings in the Vasco midfield, orchestrating his side's best attacking moves, while Felipe, Allan and Bernardo looked extremely dangerous each time they moved to the attack. After Elton struck the woodwork for Vasco it seemed that at any moment the Brazilians would go ahead.
Vasco vs Uni De Chile Preview
Vasco da Gama will be eager to inflict a first defeat upon Universidad de Chile in the semi-finals of the Copa Sudamericana in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday.
Vasco da Gama of Brazil lock horns with Universidad de Chile in the first leg of the semi-finals of the Copa Sudamericana at the Sao Januario stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday.Vasco, who are still on track to win the Brazilian championship with two matches left to play against crosstown rivals Fluminense and Flamengo, have without any doubt the best attack of the Copa Sudamericana, however, their defense leaves a lot to be desired.
Cristovao Borges, the coach of Vasco, has discarded all possibilities of fielding a reserve side against the Chileans, as he will confront the semi-final with his strongest team possible, which includes top-quality defender and regular goal-scorer Dede, as well as skillful midfielders and dead-ball specialists Juninho Pernambucano and Felipe.