Flamengo achieved their first victory in the Brasileirão by defeating Vitória 2-1 this Tuesday at Estádio Barradão, in a match corresponding to the 3rd round of the competition. Despite a lackluster performance, the Rio de Janeiro team was effective and relied on goalkeeper Rossi as the hero, saving a penalty. The goals for Flamengo were scored by Erick Pulgar, with a powerful shot from outside the area, and Everton Cebolinha, a former player of Benfica. For the home team, which showed superiority at various moments in the game, Matheuzinho scored. Without presenting a great volume of play and facing many difficulties to overcome the midfield, the visiting team managed to score two goals from just two shots on target. Erick Pulgar opened the scoring with a great goal in the 15th minute, and Everton Cebolinha, assisted by Léo Ortiz, doubled the lead just before halftime. Cebolinha scored the second for Mengão against Vitória! 🧅⚽️ #Goal Of The Match pic.twitter.com/9n As0z QD8O In the second half, Vitória came out stronger and reduced the deficit just six minutes in through Matheuzinho, following an excellent individual play by Renato Kayzer. Shortly after, the home team had a golden opportunity to equalize when Alex Sandro committed a penalty on Nathan Mendes. However, during the conversion, Renato Kayzer allowed Rossi to make the save, who stepped up and maintained the advantage for the Cariocas in the 64th minute. WALL! Another penalty saved by Rossi! 🧤 #Play Of The Game pic.twitter.com/VZc Xw4Dt I9 Despite the final pressure and momentum from Vitória, fatigue ultimately took its toll, and the team could not translate their superiority on the field into the final score. With this victory, Flamengo temporarily rises to eighth place in the standings, now totaling four points. Meanwhile, Vitória remains with three points in 13th place.
Rio de Janeiro Erick Pulgar remains central to this story.
Rio de Janeiro Erick Pulgar remains central to this story.
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