In a beautiful move, Samuel Lino scores and consolidates Flamengo’s victory over Mirassol in the Brasileirão

Luís Henrique Costa

em August 16, 2026

Red-black initial dominance and opening score in Maião

From the first minutes, Flamengo demonstrated superiority on the field, imposing their pace of play and seeking to attack with intensity. The Rio team didn’t take long to open the scoring, establishing an advantage that would be increased throughout the match. The first goal came from the feet of Luiz Araújo, who took advantage of a good offensive triangulation to finish with precision and put the visiting team at an advantage. The Flamengo pressure continued, with Mirassol having difficulty containing the opponent’s attacks and creating dangerous plays in the attacking field.

Sequence of goals and extension of the lead in the first half

Still in the first stage, Flamengo continued to apply pressure and managed to score twice more, creating a partial victory that reflected their superior performance. Striker Pedro, in his first effective appearance in the area, showed opportunism and scored the second goal. Shortly after, Carrascal received a sweet pass and didn’t forgive it, shooting hard into the back of the net and making the third. With Mirassol’s defense disorganized and unable to react, the break arrived with the score already elastic, signaling a difficult afternoon for the team from São Paulo.

Samuel Lino scores in a classy move and extends the rout

One of the most beautiful moments of the match came in the 28th minute of the second half, when Samuel Lino scored a great goal. Arrascaeta, in another of his brilliant plays in midfield, made a precise tackle and handled the ball with elegance. The Uruguayan midfielder, with a millimeter pass, found Samuel Lino free on the left. The striker dominated with class, faced goalkeeper Walter and finished with coolness and technique, sending the ball to the left corner of the goal and scoring Flamengo’s fourth goal. The move, which involved vision of the game, precision in passing and coolness in finishing, was celebrated by teammates and the coaching staff.

Mirassol’s reaction and the goal of honor

Even with the disadvantage on the scoreboard, Mirassol did not give up and sought to reduce the difference. In the 31st minute of the second half, the São Paulo team scored their goal of honor. After Reinaldo’s corner kick, defender João Victor rose higher than the Flamengo defense and headed the ball into the goal, surprising goalkeeper Rossi and scoring Mirassol’s only goal in the match. The goal gave a brief breather to the home team, who tried to create new opportunities, but were unable to overcome Flamengo’s well-positioned defense on other occasions. Before João Victor’s goal, the São Paulo team had already tried with Gustavo Mosquito, who took a risk from outside the area, and Alesson, who complained about a possible penalty after a hit and run in the area.

Pedro shines again and seals Flamengo’s victory

Striker Pedro was decisive in Flamengo’s rout, being responsible for two of the team’s five goals. In addition to the goal scored in the first half, the number 9 scored again in the 20th minute of the final stage. In a quick counterattack, Carrascal was launched from the right and, with his vision of the game sharp, he noticed Pedro passing through the middle. The attacker dominated the ball, dribbled past defender Neto Moura and finished with class, securing the fifth red-black goal and sealing the elastic victory. Pedro’s performance reinforces his importance in Flamengo’s tactical scheme, showing his ability to finish and move within the area.

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Referee decisions and team tactical changes

During the match, there were moments of tension involving the refereeing. In the 37th minute of the second half, Mirassol complained about a possible penalty on Alesson, after a confusing move in Flamengo’s area. Referee Rafael Klein consulted the VAR, but decided to order the game to continue, not signaling the infraction. Both coaches made several substitutions throughout the second half to refresh their teams and seek new strategies. For Flamengo, Arrascaeta gave way to Lucas Paquetá, Ayrton Lucas left for Johnny, Erick Pulgar was replaced by Evertton Araújo and Luiz Araújo was replaced by Samuel Lino, in addition to the entry of Jorginho in place of Plata. For Mirassol, Gustavo Mosquito replaced Fernandinho. The changes aimed to maintain the pace of the game and give other athletes opportunities. Samuel Lino even had a goal disallowed for offside right after his valid goal, showing his constant offensive presence.

Impact on the Brazilian Championship table and upcoming challenges

With the victory, Flamengo reached 45 points in 22 games, maintaining second place in the Brazilian Championship table, just three points behind leader Palmeiras. The result is crucial in the fight for the title, giving the team confidence for the next rounds. Mirassol, in turn, remained with 23 points in 22 matches, in 16th place, flirting with the relegation zone. The defeat at home increases the pressure on the team, which will need to react in the next rounds to move away from the bottom of the table. The difference in performance between the teams in the clash reflected their current positions in the championship, with Flamengo showing the strength of its squad and Mirassol struggling to find the consistency necessary for Serie A. The fight for the title and against relegation promises to be intense until the end of the championship, with each point being fundamental to the objectives of each club.

Technical details of the clash

Location:Maião Stadium
Date:August 16, 2026
Competition:Brazilian Championship 2026, 23rd round
Score:Mirassol 1 x 5 Flamengo

Goals:
Flemish:Luiz Araújo, Pedro (2), Carrascal, Samuel Lino
Mirasol:John Victor

Lineups:
Mirasol:Walter; Igor Formiga, João Victor, Willian Machado and Reinaldo; Gustavo Cazonatti, Neto Moura (Neto Moura received a yellow card for a foul on Samuel Lino) and Wallisson; Eduardo, Fernandinho (Gustavo Mosquito) and Denilson. Coach: Rafael Guanaes.
Flemish:Rossi; Varela, Danilo, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas (Johnny); Erick Pulgar (Evertton Araújo), Lucas Paquetá and Arrascaeta (Lucas Paquetá); Carrascal (Jorginho), Pedro and Luiz Araújo (Samuel Lino). Coach: Leonardo Jardim.