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After a hectic final stretch, Flamengo bounced back in the Brasileirão by halting Santos’ rise.
Coming from behind, the Rubro-Negro beat Peixe 3-1 this Sunday (5) in the 10th round of the competition.
The match was played at the Maracanã in front of 68,615 fans.
Lacking inspiration
Flamengo had the expected greater share of possession in the first half.
But they lacked inspiration. The best chance fell to Carrascal, who chose to shoot instead of setting up Arrascaeta.
They also lacked the ability to break through the last defensive line of a Santos side that did well off the ball.
Cuca’s team had little trouble defensively and tried to attack. But without the necessary quality. They went into the break “satisfied” with the fact they had not been overwhelmed.
Clinical Santos, VAR in action, and the comeback
A surprise inclusion in the lineup, Lautaro Díaz does not enjoy the confidence of the Santos fans.
But he made all the difference by beating Leo Ortiz in a duel and scoring a fine goal early in the second half (48').
Flamengo’s response came shortly afterward (55').
But Leo Ortiz was offside at the start of the move.
Pedro wheeled away to celebrate soon after, but it was Zé Ivaldo, with an own goal, who leveled it (64').
Santos suffered another blow shortly after when Anderson Daronco awarded a penalty for Barreal’s foul on Arrascaeta.
Brazão guessed the right corner, but Jorginho put Flamengo ahead (71'). He now has ten penalties taken and ten scored for Fla.
The many substitutions on both sides made the game more open.
And it was Flamengo’s bench that showed more quality.
Plata found success down the right and set up Paquetá, who made it 3-1 with a classy finish (90').
Santos did not give up. But Varela came up with another save in the 95th minute.
And there was still time for Plata to hit the post.
📊 Standings and schedule 📅
Flamengo moved up to 17 points. They are fourth with a game in hand.
They will be back in action on Wednesday (8), when they face Cusco.
The match in Peru will be the opening round of Group A in the Copa Libertadores.
Santos, meanwhile, remain on ten points. And close to the relegation zone.
On Wednesday (8), Peixe will be in Ecuador to take on Deportivo Cuenca.
The match is for the opening round of Group D in the Copa Sudamericana.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.
