Even playing away from home, Flamengo maintained the good moment in the season, defeated the rival from São Paulo and approached the leaders of the tournament
To close this Saturday’s games, 06, the Flamengo entered the field to play in the 21st round of the Brasileirão and visited the Sao Paulo. With all the starting athletes spared, the Carioca team maintained the great moment of the season, guaranteed the victory by the score of 2 to 0 and entered the G-4 in a provisional way when reaching 36 points.
FLAMENGO IN FIELD!
Right at the beginning of the first half, Rubro-Negro was successful in the search for the goal. At six minutes, Lazarus received a pass through the top of Victor Hugo already inside the area and placed in the back of the nets. 1 to 0. At 15, Marcos Guilherme tried to score the equalizing goal, but the shot went off the back line. three minutes later, Everton Chives almost scored.
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With a lot of balance, Flamengo continued to have the best chances to score. At 34, Ayrton Lucas risked from outside the area and saw Felipe Alves spread far. At 37, galoppo replied and stopped in the good defense of saints. At 39 and 42, the carioca team threatened the rival goal. First, Everton Cebolinha shot close to the post. Later, Marine stopped at the goalkeeper.
On the way back to the second half, São Paulo promoted the entry of Calleri to dream of a draw in the match. At ten minutes, the Argentine forward completed a cross and headed firmly for the goalkeeper’s calm defense. In the immediate response, Marinho received a pass from Everton Cebolinha, but did not dominate and missed a good opportunity.
Without the same rhythm of the first half, Flamengo began to climb the holders during the match to try to expand the score. And the strategy almost didn’t work. At 23, Gabi passed to Matheuzinhowhich advanced in speed and found João Gomes free near the small area. At first, the midfielder took a risk, but sent it over the goal.
Even with the attempt to pressure the rival, São Paulo continued with difficulties and gave way in the defense. In the 27th minute, Gabi received in the middle and left Lázaro in front of the goal. However, the young man kicked over the goalkeeper and missed the chance to widen. at 30, Thiago Maia risked and also stopped in the defense of Felipe Alves.
In the final stretch, Flamengo dominated all actions. At 34 minutes, arrascaeta risked a kick from outside the area and took danger. Without having control of the ball, Tricolor got very complicated and couldn’t react. Even though, Pablo hesitated when the ball came out, but Marcos Guilherme didn’t take advantage of it. In addition, Gabi closed the account. 2-0. End of story!
Source: sportbuzz
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