Flamengo beat Internacional 3-1 this Sunday (17), in Beira-Rio, for the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship. Pedro commanded the red-black victory with two goals in the first half, while Plata scored in the final stage. In additions, Borré decreased the damage.
The result keeps the carioca team quiet in the lead, with 43 points, while Inter remains in 12th position with 24.
Flamengo opens advantage early
Philip Luis’s team started the match intensely and needed a few minutes to take control. At six, Arrascaeta launched to the area, Varela hung up and Pedro appeared free to open the scoring. Five minutes later, the 9 shirt shaped the net in a fast counterattack which was again attended by the Uruguayan.
Still in the first half, Leo Pereira hit the post in a kick from outside the area, almost expanding the advantage. The international, pushed by the fans, tried to react, but found it difficult to overcome the red-black defense.
Control and third goal in the final stage
With the advantage built, he managed the game in the second half and waited for the opponent’s mistakes. At 16 minutes, Saul took advantage of the colorado ball and triggered Plata, which finished with category to mark the third.
He sought alternatives to react, but stopped in the rival’s marking. In additions, the team still managed to hit the post in Alan Rodríguez kick. Shortly thereafter, Borré pushed the ball into the net and cashed on the scoreboard.
Flamengo, in turn, showed efficiency and maturity, also thinking about the decisive confrontation of Libertadores, scheduled for Wednesday (20), again against the team from Rio Grande do Sul. On the way, the red-black won the match 1-0.
