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Flamengo Crushes Vitoria in Rio with Offensive Masterclass
Rio de Janeiro – Flamengo delivered a powerful offensive display at the Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho, demolishing Vitoria in a match corresponding to the Brazilian Serie A. The encounter, refereed by Felipe Fernandes de Lima, was a monologue from the home team, who dominated possession with 72% and converted their opportunities with conviction.
From the start, Flamengo imposed their rhythm. Samuel Lino opened the scoring in the 2nd minute, assisted by G. de Arrascaeta, and just one minute later, Pedro extended the lead with an assist from Lino himself. G. de Arrascaeta joined the goalscoring party in the 34th minute, also assisted by Lino.
In the second half, Flamengo’s dominance did not diminish. Pedro scored again in the 47th minute, once again assisted by Samuel Lino. Lino completed his personal double in the 50th minute, this time assisted by G. Varela. Luiz Araujo joined the list of goalscorers in the 54th minute, assisted by Pedro, and Pedro completed his hat-trick in the 59th minute, again assisted by Samuel Lino. Bruno Henrique, in the 81st minute, sealed the rout with a penalty goal.
Vitoria, on the other hand, could barely threaten Flamengo’s goal, with only one shot on target throughout the entire match. The visiting team was outmatched in all facets of the game. Despite the multiple substitutions, they couldn’t change the course of the match.
Flamengo finished the match with 20 shots, 11 of them on target, while Vitoria only managed 2 shots. Flamengo also dominated in corner kicks, with 8 in their favor, while Vitoria only managed one. The match, although with a clear dominant, passed without yellow or red cards.
Substitutions flamengo: at minute 24 Alex Sandro came in and M. Vina went out., at minute 46 G. Plata came in and Luiz Araujo went out., at minute 63 G. de Arrascaeta came in and J. Carrascal went out., at minute 63 Samuel Lino came in and Bruno Henrique went out., at minute 70 S. Niguez came in and N. de la Cruz went out.
Substitutions vitoria: at minute 60 Erick came in and Osvaldo went out., at minute 60 Ronald Lopes came in and Willian Oliveira went out., at minute 67 Wendell Santos came in and Ricardo Ryller went out., at minute 68 A. Cantalapiedra came in and Edu went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Flamengo
Vitoria
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