Samuel Lino scores a great goal, responds to the crowd with a statement and puts Flamengo ahead of Ceará for the Brasileirão title

Flamengo beats Ceará 1-0 in the 38th minute of the first half at Maracanã, for the 37th round of Brasileirão 2025. The striker, right after the goal, ran to the stands and declared that the Brazilian title will belong to Flamengo.

The match is worth the cup for the leader Flamengo, who has 75 points and depends only on themselves to lift the trophy this Wednesday night. Palmeiras, second placed with 70 points, beat Atlético-MG 2-0 at the same time. Qualquer red and black victory guarantees the championship without depending on other results.

The Maracanã registers an audience of over 65 thousand fans, who fill the stands in an atmosphere of decision. Ceará, 14th place with 43 points, is looking for at least one point to move further away from the relegation zone.

Red-black dominance from the beginning

Flamengo started the match imposing their usual rhythm of ball possession and passing exchanges in the attacking field. Ceará chose to close down in a low block and try to explore quick counterattacks. Aos 3 minutes, Jorginho took a risk from outside the area, but Bruno Ferreira saved it without difficulty.

In the 12th minute, Bruno Henrique received a long throw and finished incorrectly inside the area. The home team continued to press and create chances in succession.

Dangerous moves before the goal

• In the 9th minute, Carrascal received a header from Bruno Henrique and shot close to the goal.
• In the 14th minute, Varela crossed from the right and the defense conceded a corner.
• In the 32nd minute, Bruno Henrique rose high from a corner kick and headed wide.
• In the 35th minute, Arrascaeta finished first after a pass from Samuel Lino and sent it over.

Ceará was a little scary. Paulo Baya lifted balls into the box from free kicks and corners, but Rossi did well on both occasions.

The great goal that set Maracanã on fire

At 36 minutes the best play of the game so far took place. Arrascaeta and Samuel Lino tabbed on the left. The attacker invaded the area and was heavily marked, but the ball was cleared.

Two minutes later, at 38, the goal came. Samuel Lino pressed the ball, recovered, delayed it to Carrascal in the half-moon and continued the infiltration. The Colombian returned it first time and the attacker arrived with a low cross into the left corner of Bruno Ferreira. 1 to 0 Flamengo.

Immediate statement to the fans

Soon after shaking the nets, Samuel Lino ran to the southern sector of Maracanã and made clear gestures pointing to his chest and raising his arms. In a quick interview on the pitch, he declared: “This title is ours, it belongs to Flamengo, the fans deserve it”. The response from the stands was immediate with champion chants.

Minute by minute of the main moments (up to 38’ of the 1st half)

• 3’ – Jorginho takes a risk from outside and Bruno Ferreira defends Flamengo’s first shot.
• 12’ – Bruno Henrique receives a throw and shoots incorrectly inside the area.
• 36’ – Arrascaeta and Samuel Lino play, attacker enters the area and defense moves away.
• 38’ – FLAMENGO GOAL! Samuel Lino starts, receives from Carrascal and kicks across to open the scoring.
• 38’ – Samuel Lino celebrates with the fans and declares that the title will go to Flamengo.

Current match situation

The game remains 1-0 for Flamengo after 38 minutes of the first half. The red-black team maintains control of possession and looks to expand before the break. Ceará was still unable to react effectively after conceding the goal.

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