Flamengo beats Palmeiras and is close to the leadership of the Brasileirão
Arrascaeta, taking another penalty, and Ayrton Lucas scored the goals in the red-black triumph that heats up the fight for the top of the championship
Summary
Flamengo beat Palmeiras 2-0 this Sunday at Allianz Parque and are now in the running for the lead in the Brazilian Championship. Rossi saved a penalty from Piquerez in the first half, Arrascaeta converted his own in the second half, and Ayrton Lucas sealed the win. The result puts Filipe Luis’ team one point behind Abel Ferreira’s team, who are still in first place after ten rounds.
How was the first half?
Palmeiras started the game close to Flamengo’s area, trying to cross. That’s how Facundo Torres’ cross touched Varela’s hand in the 11th minute, and Ramon Abatti Abel signaled for a penalty. After analyzing the video, the referee confirmed the decision, and Piquerez shot into the right corner, which Rossi saved in the 16th minute. After the move, the red-and-black team had more possession of the ball, but had difficulty creating any danger to Weverton’s goal. The visitors’ best chance came in the 50th minute, when Bruno Henrique shot over the marker after a well-worked move.
How was the second half?
The final stage started even more choppy than the first, and in the 11th minute Gerson had to leave the field due to knee pain. In the 21st minute, Arrascaeta fell inside the area after feeling Murilo’s hand touch his body. The referee initially allowed the game to continue, but after analyzing the VAR, he gave a penalty to Flamengo. The number 10 took the shot and opened the scoring in the 27th minute. After conceding the goal, Palmeiras made changes to become more offensive, went on the offensive and created chances, with Mauricio in the 31st minute, and Flaco López in the 33rd minute. Flamengo, however, took advantage of a well-worked play after a throw-in and killed the game in the 41st minute, with Ayrton Lucas.
