This Sunday’s victory (17) also broke a flamenco fast, which has not won Inter in the south since November 2021, when he won 2-1
The expanded its advantage in the ‘trilogy’ against, its opponent in three games for just eight days, by beating the gaucho team 3-1, this Sunday (17), at the Beira-Rio stadium, in Porto Alegre, for the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship. While coach Filipe Luís made only punctual changes in the Rio team, Roger Machado spared all the holders in the gaucho team.
In Brasileirão, Flamengo fired in the lead, with 43 points. In addition, it exudes positive numbers, with the best artillery and the less leaked defense. This victory also broke a Flamenguista fasting, which has not won Inter in the south since November 2021, when it won 2-1.
The deed reinforced the morale of the group for the return game for the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores, next Wednesday, in the same stadium. As Flamengo has already won 1-0 at Maracanã, can now draw to reach the quarterfinals.
On the contrary, the Internacional left the field downcast, not only for the defeat, the most elastic of the year at home, but for the fragility of its football and the huge boo it took from the fans. With 24 points, the current gaucho champion occupies the modest 12th position in the classification table.
In addition to maintaining his aggressive style of play, with high marking at the opposing ball, Flamengo, this time, had a highly technical midfield trio, formed by Jorginho, Saul and Arrascaeta. This was the first time they played together, but gave a real show of technique.
At the base of the ball touch, Flamengo soon scored their goals. The first one came out after six minutes, after Arrascaeta turned the game from the top in the Varela’s head. The side straightened the ball back to Pedro’s cross kick: 1-0.
There was no time for the International to breathe and conceded the second goal after 11 minutes. Arrascaeta made a side pass to Pedro who, with category, straightened with the sole of the foot and hit the turn: 2-0. The team carioca continued on top and almost expanded in a beautiful move by defender Léo Pereira, who took the bike and hit the right post of goalkeeper Anthoni.
At the beginning of the second half, Internacional still gave signs of bravery, trying to go ahead and even bothering Rossi twice. Without effort, Flamengo scored the third goal on 16 minutes. Plata, who had replaced Pedro, received the ball in front of the unmarked area, straightened the ball and kicked low. The ball still passed between the defender’s legs before entering Anthoni’s right corner.
Roger Machado still made some exchanges and left Inter with some holders. But at that time the game was already decided, so much so that Filipe Luís also made his replacements, but with the aim of sparing his players.
At 46 minutes, Alan Rodriguez hit Rossi’s post, and then Borré managed to complete for the nets, in a bid initially annulled by impediment. But VAR validated the goal of honor of Colorado. This goal even encouraged the fans, promising a rematch for Libertadores.
Two major Brazilian football clubs, they boast a balanced record, now with 32 Flamengo wins, 33 from Internacional and 27 draws. On Wednesday, this story of rivalry will continue to be written.
Technical file
International 1 x 3 Flamengo
- INTERNATIONAL – Anthoni; Alan Benítez, Clayton Sampaio, Victor Gabriel and Aguirre (Bernabei); Richard (Thiago Maia), Bruno Henrique (Alan Rodríguez) and Gustavo Prado; Vitinho (Wesley), Enner Valencia (Ricardo Mathias) and Borré. Technician: Roger Machado
- FLEMISH – Rossi; Varela, Leo Ortiz (Danilo), Leo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; Jorginho (Carrascal), Saul (Wallace Yan) and Arrascaeta (from La Cruz); Luiz Araújo, Pedro (Plata) and Samuel Lino. Technician: Filipe Luís.
- Goals – Peter, at 6 and 11 minutes of the first half. Plata, at 16, and Borré, 46 minutes of the second.
- Yellow cards – Vitinho and Enner Valencia (International)
- ARBITRATOR – Rodrigo José Pereira de Lima (PE)
- LOCAL -Beira-Rio, in Porto Alegre (RS).
*With information from Estadão Content
Posted by Carol Santos
