Flamengo’s ‘sheriff’ Iago on heroic World Cup goal: “I told João…” | OneFootball

Iago scored the goal that took the Under-20 World Cup decision to penalties

Flamengo's number 3, Iago had a crucial role in the title of the Under-20 World Cup this Saturday (23), against Barcelona (ESP). This is because the red-black captain scored the second goal for Mengão, taking the decision to penalties. After the match, the player revealed the behind-the-scenes of the 'saving' goal.

— As I said yesterday, the important thing was to be champion. It was for us to leave here with the victory. God honored me with this moment, scoring the equalizing goal to go to penalties. Thanks to God, we managed to win the penalties. Congratulations to Léo for the saves too. And now I think it's time to celebrate, we deserve it -, he said, before concluding:

— The Barcelona team is a team that likes to possess the ball a lot. We knew it was going to be a tough game, we kept our heads in place. But we had resilience, we knew how to suffer at the right moment. God wanted to put me inside the area at that moment, I told João (Victor) that I was going to the area with him. Daniel managed to make a great pass and I made a great header to tie the game -, concluded Iago.

How was Iago's performance?

Starter in the decision, Iago was one of the highlights of Flamengo in the game against Barcelona. After all, the number 3 had a great defensive performance, alongside João Victor. In addition, in the last minute of the game, the defender 'ran' to the area and scored the equalizing goal for Mengão, taking the final to penalties. In the penalties, the young man kicked with 'nojo', with a 'cavadinha', humiliating the Spanish goalkeeper.

Is Iago an idol of Flamengo?

Despite still being in Flamengo's Under-20, Iago already has historic achievements with the Sacred Mantle. After all, the number 3 'swept' the base categories, conquering two Libertadores, two Club World Cups, one Brazilian Championship, one Copa do Brasil (Under-17) and one Brazilian Super Cup (Under-17). In addition, the defender won the South American Under-20 Championship with the Brazilian National Team.

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