Flamengo beat Corinthians 2-1, by turn, on Sunday night (28), in a game valid for the 25th round of the Brazilian Championship. At Neo Chemistry Arena, Yuri Alberto opened the scoring, but Arrascaeta drew and Luiz Araújo scored the red-black victory goal 42 minutes into the second stage.
The duel was marked by a busy night for Timão’s shirt 9. In the first half, but scored the only goal of Corinthians in the match and.
With the great victory away from home, the Flamengo leader reached 54 points and increased the advantage against and, who lost in the round.
On the other side of the table, Corinthians parked at 29 points and occupies the 12th place.
How was the game
The first half was completely dominated by Corinthians, who managed to defend himself well and create numerous chances to swing the nets. In an overwhelming way, Dorival Júnior’s team created the best chances of the initial 45 minutes, but bumped on an unfortunate night by Yuri Alberto.
Timão’s center forward had four great opportunities during the first stage, but could not convert into a goal. The main one was in one.
With many difficulties to make their game, Flamengo improved after 40 minutes of the first stage. With Samuel Lino and Arrascaeta appearing more, Philip Luis’s team arrived in danger with the duo and also with Emerson Royal, but without swinging the nets.
The second half began and Yuri Alberto finally managed to overcome Rossi. Right in the first minute, shirt 9 received a beautiful pass from Gui Negão, passed by Leo Ortiz and hit no chance of defense for the goalkeeper: 1-0 Corinthians. In the celebration, o.
Timon celebrated little, as Flamengo quickly got the draw. At 9 minutes, Carrascal made a good play inside the area and found free Arrascaeta, which, free, hit Hugo’s corner: 1 to 1.
After the goal, Flamengo started to live the best moment in the match and greatly bothered the Corinthian defense. The second almost left with Carrascal, which took advantage of a free kick and finished out.
Better in the match, Flamengo saw Bruno Henrique make great play on the right side and cross to the middle. The ball, however, went through Arrascaeta and scared the alvinegra crowd. Shirt 10 had two more chances, including a bicycle finish, but did not do the second.
Timon only scared again in the final stretch of the game. At 40 minutes, Vitinho kicked from afar and forced Rossi to make a good save.
When the game seemed sent to finish draw, the leader showed why he is a leader. Plata was clever, charged side with speed and took the defense of Corinthians unprevised. Carrascal advanced and only rolled to Luiz Araújo, who hit the first goal to score the goal of the victory.
Next Games
Both teams return to play in the middle of the week, in games valid for the 26th round of Brasileirão.
In Beira-Rio, Corinthians visits the International. The ball rolls at 7:30 pm (Brasilia), on Wednesday (1).
On Thursday, Flamengo has a direct confrontation for the leadership. Mengão receives Cruzeiro in Maracanã, in a game scheduled for 20:30.
