In the return game of the semifinal, Flamengo controlled the main actions of the rival to stamp a vacancy in the great decision of the state of Rio de Janeiro
On the night of this Sunday, the 19th, the Flamengo entered the field to play the return game of the Carioca Championship semifinal. After winning the first leg 3-2, the team faced the rival Basque and was successful in the search for the final. With the new triumph by 3 to 1, Rubro-Negro did well and guaranteed a place in the decision of the state of Rio de Janeiro.
Flamengo on the field!
For not needing the result, Flamengo was pressured right away. At ten minutes Puma Rodriguez finished and stopped in the great defense of saints. Despite the scare, the team from Gávea didn’t give up and went on the attack to open the scoring. At 15 minutes, Pedro advanced with it close to the penalty area, finished with a detour and swung the string. 1 to 0.
After the goal conceded, Vasco struggled to hold back the rival’s momentum, but returned to the game. At 28 minutes, Capasso took advantage of corner kick and tested hard to leave everything the same. 1 to 1. With no great chances to score, Flamengo tried with Arrascaetabut the goalkeeper Leo Jardim spread out for a corner. 1 to 1. Halftime!
On the way back to the second half, Flamengo came back with more problems in the defensive sector and was pressured by Vasco. On the first throw, Alex Teixeira kicked crossed and took paint off the beam. At three, Gabriel Pec he risked submission and also stayed in the almost. Already at five, Jair he sent from afar and did not bring danger to the rival goal.
After defending itself, Flamengo responded and almost scored the second. On a free kick, Arrascaeta stopped in Léo Jardim’s defense. It is worth mentioning that Victor Pereira took out Gabigol with only 13 minutes of the second half and was called “dumb“. Going back to the game, Puma Rodríguez took paint off the post and left Vasco in almost.
Betting on the counterattack, the Rubro-Negro was successful. At 34 minutes, matheus france he advanced at speed and was brought down inside the area by Capasso. Penalty scored! In charge, Pedro scored his second in the classic. 2 to 1. Already at 47, Ayrton Lucas increased the Flamengo advantage. 3 to 1. End of story! Mango in the final!
Source: sportbuzz
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