The King started in Mengao’s 2-1 loss to relegated Avaí in the league’s final round. The match served as a tribute to two personalities who are no longer with the club: Diego Ribas (retired from football) and Diego Alves (left).
This Saturday, Flamengo has closed its participation in Brasileirao 2022, in which he could not shine or dispute the crown with Palmeiras, the champion, favoring the cuts. This bet was effective since they reached Brazil and the Libertadores. In the Maracana they received the Avaí. The duel was not important for the table, however it had a more symbolic feature: It was the farewell of two Mengao referents. It was a 2-1 loss. Arturo Vidal he started, while Erick Pulgar remained on the bench.
Nothing relevant was at stake on the Maracana pitch. If the local has already secured his place in the next Libertadores, as the last champion, the visit is among those relegated to Series B 2023. Likewise, A crowd turned out in Rio de Janeiro (63,077 spectators) wearing for the last time the Rubro-Negro jersey of Diego Ribas and Diego Alves, two experienced and award-winning members of the club. While the midfielder is putting an end to his professional career, the goalkeeper leaves the institution because his contract is over. Both were the protagonists of the day.
Coach Dorival Júnior mixed starters and substitutes to lower the league blind. In this mix, Vidal had his place in midfield, from midfield to the left, with Joao Gomes and the winner Diego. Those who weren’t were the two nominated by Brazil’s World Cup squad: Éverton Ribeiro and Pedro.
Within 22 minutes, Fla reached the opener, with a goal from Gabriel Barbosa, the popular Gabigol. But it was called off for offside. The action is reviewed in the VAR, which has been stretched too much. Much delay to analyze the supposed advance position. Judge Edina Alves Batista did not go on screen, but listened to the VAR judges. Eventually, the annulment was ratified.
The cariocas revenge came in the 42nd minute, making it 1-0 with fortune thanks to Wellington’s own goal, who beats his keeper with a head. But the advantage was short-lived for the locals. Five more minutes into the first half, Marcinho equalized for Avaí, who was only playing for honor.
For the complement, Dorival Júnior made changes and released the two Diegos, for their well-deserved tribute. First it was Diego Ribas, replaced by Thiago Maia. Then it was Diego Alves, replaced by Hugo. In the 79th minute, the winning goal came for the underdogs, the work of Lipe. Two minutes later, Arturo Vidal would leave, replaced by Kayke David.
After 38 games, Flamengo are fifth in the standings, with 62 points. His record is 18 wins, eight draws and 12 losses, with 60 goals for and 39 against. The top four in the standings, who have one game less, are Palmeiras (81), Internacional (70), Fluminense (67) and Corinthians (65).
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