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Flamengo defeats Vasco da Gama in a close match
Flamengo defeated Vasco da Gama 1-0 in a thrilling match played at the Estádio do Maracanã. The only goal of the game came in the 72nd minute from Gerson, who received a precise pass from G. de Arrascaeta.
Flamengo dominated possession for most of the game (60%), creating a total of 17 scoring chances, although only 3 of them found the target. Vasco da Gama, for their part, were more effective in attack, managing 2 shots on goal.
The Rio de Janeiro team were aggressive in attack, constantly looking for the opponent’s goal. Despite failing to find the back of the net in the first half, Flamengo took advantage of their opportunities in the second half, with Gerson’s goal giving them the win.
Vasco da Gama tried to respond with a goal from Coutinho in the 87th minute, but it was not enough to avoid defeat. The visiting team looked to create danger with quick attacks and possession of the ball, but they could not break through Flamengo’s solid defense.
The match was marked by a yellow card to Lucas Piton in the 45th minute for Vasco da Gama.
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Substitutions flamengo: at minute 18 G. de Arrascaeta came in and Luiz Araujo went out., at minute 63 Wesley came in and G. Varela went out., at minute 63 Carlinhos came in and Bruno Henrique went out., at minute 83 Gabriel Barbosa came in and G. de Arrascaeta went out., at minute 83 Evertton came in and E. Pulgar went out.
Substitutions vasco da gama: at minute 63 Rayan Vitor came in and Jean David went out., at minute 74 Coutinho came in and D. Payet went out., at minute 74 E. Rodriguez came in and David went out., at minute 85 Mateus Carvalho came in and Hugo Moura went out., at minute 85 J. Rodriguez came in and Paulo Henrique went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Flamengo
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