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Intense Rio de Janeiro Derby Ends in Hard-Fought Draw
Rio de Janeiro – In an electrifying match played at the Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho, Flamengo and Vasco da Gama drew one-all in a derby charged with emotions and intense play. Flamengo dominated possession with 62%, but faced a gritty Vasco da Gama side that capitalized on their opportunities.
The match began with Flamengo pressing and finding an early lead thanks to a goal by J. Carrascal in the 11th minute. However, Vasco da Gama responded strongly, leveling the score in the 30th minute with a goal by Rayan, assisted by Coutinho.
Despite Flamengo’s territorial dominance, generating 13 shots, Vasco da Gama looked dangerous in their attacks, creating 11 goal-scoring opportunities. The match was marked by high intensity in midfield, reflected in the numerous fouls committed by both teams, 15 by Flamengo and 12 by Vasco da Gama. Referee Rafael Rodrigo Klein issued five yellow cards, two to Flamengo players and three to Vasco da Gama players. The draw leaves both teams with mixed feelings in the 2025 Serie A season.
Substitutions vasco da gama: at minute 37 Robert Renan came in and Lucas Oliveira went out., at minute 46 N. Moreira came in and C. A. Gomez went out., at minute 73 P. Vegetti came in and David went out., at minute 73 Coutinho came in and Matheus Franca went out., at minute 86 Cauan Barros came in and Mateus Carvalho went out.
Substitutions flamengo: at minute 57 Everton came in and Samuel Lino went out., at minute 57 Ayrton Lucas came in and M. Vina went out., at minute 64 Bruno Henrique came in and Pedro went out., at minute 65 J. Carrascal came in and G. de Arrascaeta went out., at minute 77 G. Plata came in and Luiz Araujo went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Flamengo
Vasco DA Gama
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