Erick Pulgar led Mengão’s victory over Vascão at the end of the tournament’s ninth round. Arturo Vidal started from the substitution bench.
flamenco he restored his smile Brazilian. After a hesitant start, the best team in South America manages to convert its unquestionable quality on the field into good results.
This Monday, Mengão secured a fundamental victory in his goal of continuing to gain ground in the domestic league. At the end of the ninth date, the team led by Jorge Sampaoli got another edition of the Clássico dos Milhões after an unattractive 1-4 victory over Vasco da Gama in local condition to reach fifth place with 16 points, five behind the leader Botafogo.
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Whoever was responsible for throwing the first blow was Eric Thumb, holder and key piece in the scheme of the born in Casilda. On minute 13, Antofagasta’s man slid out of the box and unleashed a right-footed shot that sank into goalkeeper Léo Jardim’s top left corner. It was the first cry of the former Catholic University in 27 games in defense of the Rio de Janeiro club.
Two minutes later, Gerson headed in a precise cross from Giorgian De Arrascaeta to boost the numbers. And when the first part ended, Ayrton Lucas seemed to close the story with a double.
In the attachment, those led by Maurício Barbieri found the discount through criminal proceedings after judge Bráulio da Silva Machado declared the maximum penalty at the request of the VAR for a foul by Gerson on Jair in the area that former Atlético Mineiro himself ordered to change for a purpose.
The next challenge of the Tricampeão, which was also discussed Arturovidal on the field of play since 84 Thiago replaced Maia, it will be Grêmio in Maracana.
Rather, yes, they will receive Racing with the obligation to reap the three career points for securing the ticket to the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. At the moment it remains in second place in Group A with 5 units, behind the Academy which leads the area with 10. The Admiral for his part will visit Inter de Porto Alegre to raise his head in his goal of getting out of relegation. Vascão is in the penultimate box of the competition with only 6 units and has already gone eight rounds without hugging.
In the following graphs you can see the composition of the teams, the changes and the main incidents of the match:
15′ GOOOOOAAL FOR FLAMENGO! The Arrascaeta moves into the area and makes contact with Gerson who wins by air and accomplishes Mengão’s second conquest.
13′ GOOOOOAAL FOR FLAMENGO! Giorgian De Arrascaeta takes the goal and moves for Erick Pulgar. The Chilean sends a whiplash to the corner goalkeeper Léo Jardim to blow up the MaracanUnpleasant. It is his first goal with the Rubro-Negro shirt in a total of 27 games played.
1′ ALMOST! Pumita Rodríguez crosses from the right and finds Alex Teixeira, the striker heads close to Matheus Cunha’s goal.
The judge who is responsible for granting justice is Braulio da Silva Machado. Areassisted by the bands for Alex dos Santos and Thiaggo American. The VAR will bemanaged by Daiane Muniz.
Vasco da Gama: Leo Jardim; Pumita Rodriguez, Leo, Capasso, Miranda, Lucas Piton; Jair, Luca Orellano, Matias Galarza; Alex Teixeira and Pedro Raul.
Flamengo’s confirmed XI: Matthew Cunha; Wesley, Fabricio Bruno, David Luiz, Ayrton Lucas; Erick Pulgar, Thiago Maia, Gerson, Giorgian De Arrascaeta; Matheus France and Pedro.
Gabigol has a quadriceps injury and orphanto one of the major absences. Everton Ribeiro and Leo Pereira they will also not be available for Jorge Sampaoli. The midfielder showed synovitis in his left knee, while the defender injured the back of his left thigh, according to a statement from the club.
Both clubs have competed 419 times with a balance of 161 celebrations in favor of Mengão against 139 for Almirante. In goals, Rubro-Negro has 26 left: 553 vs. 527. The statistic is supplemented with 119 draws. The most recent precedent occurred in March for the semi-finals of the Carioca championship: they managed to advance the Tricampeão by a 6-3 aggregate.
Source: Goal