Copa Libertadores Review: Madrid-bound Vinicius scores match-winning brace
Vinicius Junior, 17, came off the bench and scored twice as Flamengo overcame Emelec in the Copa Libertadores.
Real Madrid-bound Vinicius Junior scored a brace to help Flamengo to victory in the Copa Libertadores, while Atletico Nacional enjoyed a big win.
Vinicius, the 17-year-old forward who has already been signed by Madrid, came off the bench to see Flamengo overcome Emelec 2-1 in Group 4 Wednesday.
The Brazilian came on with his team 1-0 down in Guayaquil, where Brayan Angulo had put the hosts ahead with a deflected strike in the 65th minute.
But Vinicius took over from there, beating three markers down the right before cutting inside and finishing to make it 1-1.
He scored the winner in the 85th minute, playing a one-two with former Wolfsburg and Werder Bremen star Diego before curling a finish into the corner from just inside the area.
Flamengo remonta y derrota 2-1 a Emelec en Guayaquil. El héroe de la noche: @vini11Oficial #CONMEBOLLibertadores pic.twitter.com/XraZnaRaHI
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The result saw Flamengo move onto four points in Group 4, while Emelec remained winless.
In Medellin, 2016 champions Atletico Nacional thrashed a 10-man Delfin 4-0.
Dayro Moreno struck from the penalty spot before the visitors' task was made even harder as Luis Luna was sent off five minutes prior to half-time.
Atletico made the most of their numerical advantage early in the second half as Reinaldo Lenis scored twice and Macnelly Torres also netted.
Atlético Nacional goleó 4-0 a Delfín. #CONMEBOLLibertadores pic.twitter.com/RKyJrsmqnR
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The Colombian giants top Group 2 on six points ahead of Bolivar, who drew 1-1 at home to Colo-Colo.
Elsewhere, Mariano Pavone came off the bench to score twice as Estudiantes cruised past Real Garcilaso 3-0, while Corinthians beat Deportivo Lara 2-0.