Flamengo took the field this Sunday (9) aware of Palmeiras’ slip-up.
They needed to beat, one way or another, their tormentor from the Copa do Brasil to capitalize on their main rival’s draw in the Brasileirão.
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And they came out on top with a 2-0 win, thanks to goals from Pulgar and Bruno Henrique.
The clash took place at the Maracanã and was valid for the 22nd round of the competition.
Check out the highlights below.
Stunner and control
The first half was all Flamengo from the opening minute.
It was up to Pulgar to score a beautiful goal with a shot from outside the box (14′).
And Léo Pereira only failed to make it 2-0 because of Lucas Arcanjo.
What was missing, however, was a bit more sharpness for the lead to be bigger before halftime.
Vitória, meanwhile, never managed to threaten. Their limited possession produced little.
Tension and BH27 decisive
Jair Ventura’s team did manage to move the ball better after the break.
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But without creating any real danger.
Flamengo continued to control proceedings, but without “killing off the game.”
The goal that brought calm came in the 80th minute.
Six minutes after coming on, Bruno Henrique delivered.
📊 Standings and schedule 📅
Flamengo moved 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 Libertadores round of 16.
On Sunday (16), the challenge will be against 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.
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