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Flamengo Stages Comeback to Defeat Cuiabá in Thrilling Finish
Cuiabá, Mato Grosso – In a thrilling match played at the Arena Pantanal, Flamengo mounted a comeback to defeat Cuiabá 2-1 in round 34 of the 2024 Brazilian Serie A. The match, refereed by Edina Alves Batista, was characterized by Flamengo’s superiority in possession (63% to Cuiabá’s 37%) and shots on target (7 to 3).
Cuiabá took the lead in the 59th minute with a goal from Derik Lacerda, assisted by Clayson. However, Flamengo responded forcefully. Guilherme equalized in the 62nd minute, thanks to an assist from Bruno Henrique. In a dramatic finish, Matheus Gonçalves scored the winning goal for Flamengo in the 90th minute, assisted by Michael.
Despite the victory, Flamengo received two yellow cards, while Cuiabá received one. The match was full of intensity, with a total of 16 fouls committed. The numerical superiority in shots and corners (19 to 5 and 10 to 4 respectively) reflected Flamengo’s dominance throughout the match. The victory consolidates Flamengo’s position in the Serie A table.
Substitutions flamengo: at minute 58 Guilherme came in and C. Alcaraz went out., at minute 58 Matheus Goncalves came in and Ayrton Lucas went out., at minute 90 Cleiton came in and Bruno Henrique went out.
Substitutions cuiaba: at minute 65 I. Pitta came in and Denilson Alves went out., at minute 66 Gustavo Sauer came in and Clayson went out., at minute 75 Lucas Mineiro came in and Filipe Augusto went out., at minute 75 Jadson came in and Derik Lacerda went out., at minute 88 D. Souza came in and Ramon went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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