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Flamengo Edges Out Fortaleza in Tense Match Featuring Red Card
Flamengo secured a victory over Fortaleza in a heated encounter at the Estádio Governador Plácido Aderaldo Castelo in Fortaleza, Ceará, on November 26th, 2024. The match, part of round 35 of the 2024 Brazilian Serie A, was characterized by tension and numerous cards, culminating in a Flamengo win.
Flamengo dominated possession (61%), creating more scoring opportunities (16 shots, 4 on target). Fortaleza, with 39% possession, managed 7 shots, only one of which was on target. Both teams earned 5 corner kicks.
The sending-off of Erick Pulgar in the 67th minute proved to be a turning point. Pulgar, already booked in the 24th minute, received a second yellow card and a subsequent red card, leaving Flamengo with 10 men. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Flamengo held on to secure the victory.
The game also saw a flurry of yellow cards. Fortaleza received 2 yellow cards, while Flamengo accumulated 4, including the one that led to Pulgar’s dismissal. Anderson Daronco officiated the match. While statistics showcase Flamengo’s superiority in shots, the game was a fiercely contested affair.
Substitutions flamengo: at minute 46 N. de la Cruz came in and Gabriel Barbosa went out., at minute 70 C. Alcaraz came in and Michael went out., at minute 74 David Luiz came in and G. Plata went out., at minute 90 G. Varela came in and Gerson went out.
Substitutions fortaleza ec: at minute 65 Renato Kayzer came in and J. Lucero went out., at minute 65 Breno Lopes came in and Moises went out., at minute 65 T. Pochettino came in and Emmanuel Martinez went out., at minute 74 Calebe came in and Hercules went out., at minute 87 Ze Welison came in and Matheus Rossetto went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Fortaleza EC
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