Flamengo extends to 2-0 against Santos at Maracanã with a great goal from Carrascal 5 minutes into the second half. The play started with a precise throw from Arrascaeta, who found Carrascal at speed behind the defense. The striker invaded the area and finished strongly with his right leg, beating goalkeeper Gabriel Brazão.
The match takes place at the Maracanã stadium, in Rio de Janeiro, valid for the 33rd round of the Brazilian Championship Series A. Flamengo seeks to maintain second place with 65 points, while Santos occupies 17th place with 33 points and is fighting against relegation. The game started at 6:30 pm and is still ongoing.
The first goal came in the 36th minute of the first half, scored by Léo Pereira after a corner taken by Arrascaeta. Santos’ defense failed to cut the ball, and the red-and-black defender played with his left to open the scoring.
- Flamengo dominates possession and creates chances in the offensive field.
- Santos responds with quick counterattacks with Neymar and Guilherme.
- Arbitration grants two minutes of added time in the first half.
Red and black dominance in the first half
Flamengo controlled the initial actions and surrounded the opposing arealaugh with exchanges of passes. Samuel Lino spun on the mark and shot over in the 7th minute. Bruno Henrique won the box in the 4th minute and rolled the ball to Carrascal, who hit the net from the outside.
Santos threatened in transitions. Neymar headed close in the 20th minute after a cross from Barreal. Zé Rafael finished over the top with another move in the 17th minute.
Goals that define the score
Léo Pereira opened the scoring in the 36th minute of the first half. Arrascaeta took a corner, Arão tried to head it away, but the ball fell to the defender, who made a great touch.
Carrascal doubled the score 5 minutes into the second half. Arrascaeta made a first-time pass from the defensive field, and the attacker received it behind Arão’s back, invaded the area and fired with his right.
Goalkeeper Brazão did not achieve the precise finish. Flamengo keeps the pressure on after the break.
Second half opening shots
The ball rolled into the second half with Flamengo ahead. Guilherme was fouled by Varela in the 1st minute on the right side. Santos arrived in danger in the 2nd minute, but Neymar was initially offside.
Zé Rafael was fouled by Pulgar in the 4th minute when trying to play. The pace remains intense at Maracanã.
Minute by minute of the main moves
- 36′ 1Q: Léo Pereira scores after a corner and fails in Santos’ defense.
- 5′ 2Q: Carrascal receives it from Arrascaeta, invades the area and finishes for 2-0.
- 20′ 1Q: Neymar heads in a cross from the right.
- 25′ 1Q: Arrascaeta shoots badly after Bruno Henrique’s play in the area.
- 42′ 1Q: Neymar takes a direct free kick, and Rossi defends with a punch.
- 43′ 1Q: De la Cruz shoots from outside and sends it over the top with danger.
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Constant pressure on attack
Flamengo exchanges passes in the Santos field in the 9th minute of the first half. Ayrton Lucas tries a cross from the left in the 22nd minute, but it is blocked. De la Cruz misses a pass in the 12th minute, and Santos counterattacks with Barreal blocked.
Bruno Henrique dribbles twice in the 25th minute and passes it to Arrascaeta, who finishes wide. Santos presses in the 41st minute, and Souza is fouled by Carrascal.
Santos threats on counterattacks
Barreal gives Pulgar a penalty in the 31st minute and wins a corner. Neymar takes a free kick in the area in the 31st minute, but the defense clears it. Guilherme crosses from the left in the 39th minute, blocked by the red and black defense.
Zé Rafael heads over from a corner in the 40th minute. Neymar complains about the refereeing at half-time and receives a yellow card in the 35th minute of the first half.
The game continues until the 7th minute of the second half with Flamengo ahead 2-0. The match continues at Maracanã with chances for both sides.
