Flamengo double their lead! After Carrascal wins a foul and Marei is booked, Arrascaeta curls in another deadly free-kick and Danilo rises to thunder home a superb header. Total control now for the Brazilians.
Flamengo double their lead! After Carrascal wins a foul and Marei is booked, Arrascaeta curls in another deadly free-kick and Danilo rises to thunder home a superb header. Total control now for the Brazilians.
The second half kicks off at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium. Flamengo look to build on their 1-0 lead, while Pyramids regroup and search for a way back into the contest
Half-time in Doha: Flamengo go in 1–0 up after controlling possession and the tempo throughout. Their set-piece quality made the difference, while Pyramids stayed compact, defending deep and looking for counters to stay in the contest.
Pyramids finally spark some danger as Ahmed Atef whips a teasing cross toward Fiston Mayele, but the striker can’t make clean contact and the opportunity slips away.
Ahmed Atef wins a foul after Everton clips him, momentarily halting play. But the rhythm resumes quickly, Flamengo controlling possession and tempo, while Pyramids sit deep, break play with small fouls, and wait for a counterattacking window.
Flamengo finally make their pressure count. From a perfectly delivered Arrascaeta free-kick, Leo Pereira climbs highest and thumps a brilliant header into the net. A deserved 1-0 lead for the Brazilians as their dominance is rewarded.
Flamengo breathe a sigh of relief as Rossi’s header for Pyramids flashes just wide, the first big chance of the match. The Egyptians are breaking with pace and sharp organization, and that threat is starting to worry the Brazilians.
Jorge Carrascal is setting the tempo tonight, constantly driving forward and combining well to push Flamengo higher up the pitch. Clear chances haven’t arrived yet, but the Brazilians are steadily growing in confidence.
Flamengo have started exactly as expected, pressing high and disrupting Pyramids’ build-up. Filipe Luís wants intensity and quick transitions, but despite the pressure, neither side has produced a shot on target yet.
Good evening, everyone, and welcome to a massive night of football. Flamengo are just one step away from the 2025 Intercontinental Cup final after knocking out Cruz Azul, but standing in their path is a resilient Pyramids FC side hungry to make their own mark. The atmosphere is electric, the stakes are enormous, get ready for a thrilling battle.
Ahmed El-Shenawy; Mohamed Chibi, Mahmoud Marei, Ahmed Samy, Mohamed Hamdi; Ahmed Atef, Mohanad Lasheen; Karim Hafez, Mohamed Reda, Mostafa Ziko; Fiston Mayele
Agustín Rossi; Guillermo Varela, Léo Pereira, Léo Ortiz, Alex Sandro; Erick Pulgar, Jorginho; Jorge Carrascal, Giorgian de Arrascaeta, Samuel Lino; Bruno Henrique.
Fixture: Flamengo vs Pyramids, FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025
Venue: Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time: 10:30 PM IST
Live Streaming: FIFA+
Hello, football fans! This is the start of our live blog for an excitin match between the Egyptian giants Cruz Azul and South American side Flamengo. With both sides chasing continental glory, we have a high-stakes clash in Doha tonight. Stay tuned for pre-match updates and line-ups as they are released.