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Flamengo capitalise on leader's slip-up, win and eye Libertadores
Flamengo took the field this Sunday (9) aware of Palmeiras’ slip-up.
They had to beat their Copa do Brasil nemesis to make the most of their main rival’s draw in the Brasileirão.
And they came out on top with a 2-0 win, thanks to goals from Pulgar and Bruno Henrique.
The match at the Maracanã was valid for the 22nd round of the competition.
Highlights coming soon.
Stunner and control
The first half was all Flamengo, dominant from the opening minute.
It was up to Pulgar to score a beautiful goal with a strike from outside the box (14').
And Léo Pereira only failed to make it 2-0 because of Lucas Arcanjo.
Still, they lacked a bit more precision to take a bigger lead into the break.
Vitória, meanwhile, could not create any danger. Their limited possession was not productive.
Tension and a decisive BH27
Jair Ventura’s team even managed to move the ball better after halftime.
But without posing any real danger.
Flamengo still controlled the game, but without “killing it off.”
The goal that brought calm came in the 80th minute.
Six minutes after coming on, Bruno Henrique delivered.
Standings and schedule
Flamengo moved up to 42 points with a game in hand.
They are now six points behind Palmeiras.
They will be back in action on Wednesday (12), when they visit Cruzeiro at Mineirão.
It will be the first leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16.
On Sunday (16), the challenge will be Mirassol at Maião in the league.
Vitória, meanwhile, remain on 26 points, in 13th place. They are still without an away win.
They now turn their focus to Botafogo, their opponent next Sunday (16) at Barradão.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in here.
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