Flamengo celebrates 130th anniversary with come-from-behind victory, Sport relegated, puts pressure on Palmeiras

Flamengo remains resolute in the title fight Brazil With Palmeiras. After a complicated first half on this Saturday’s 130th anniversary, they used the advantage of two more players on the field in the final moments at the Arena Pernambuco to mount a 5-1 comeback, relegating bottom-placed Sport and taking interim lead.

Carioca, who had 71 points, put pressure on his team. Abel Ferreira68, is still playing at home this Saturday. Santosat 9 p.m. The white team, who, like Flamengo, had many absences, only regained the lead with a victory in the classic – they took the score 2-0. allianz parque There are 2 rounds.

Flamengo, without 12 players, conceded a goal to the Pernambuco team, putting them at a disadvantage. To make matters worse, there was a lack of creativity up front and the home team’s defense was noticeable. Until the first sending off and the tying goal happened before the break.

Flamengo, under pressure from Palmeiras, who are in the lead on points, and obligated to win at all costs, took to the field at the Arena Pernambuco looking to overcome the number of absentees, including talented players such as Arrascaeta and Pedro.

According to FIFA data, the seven players defending their country without 12 players are Danilo and Alex Sandro from Brazil, Viña, Arrascueta and Barrera from Uruguay, Carrascal from Colombia and Gonzalo Plata (Ecuador), and a further five injured – Pedia. Doro, Leo Ortiz, de la Cruz, Leo Ortiz, Jorginho, Allan and Filipe Luis have opted for an extremely aggressive scheme with four attackers to take advantage of the desperation of a surprising Pernambuco side who avoided relegation only with a win this Saturday.

Instead of midfielder Everton Araujo, the manager chose young Wallace Yan, supported by Samuel Reno, Luis Araujo, and captain Bruno Henrique, who was released from accusations of involvement in gambling. The order was to take the lead immediately to avoid suffering in the last match between the two a few days ago. In that game, Sport survived the first half unscathed against the red-black starting team, but ended up losing 3-0.

The strategy collapsed in just 14 minutes. Ayrton Lucas played the ball to João Victor, who was eventually released by Leo Pereira and the ball went to Pablo. The attacker delivered a powerful blow, taking zero from the scoreboard.

Flamengo fans, angry after seeing their team leave in unfavorable circumstances, began to pick on Emerson Royal. Filipe Luis was furious at the booing of his players and called for support from the stands. The truce was only symbolic and the right-back was booed.

The difficult situation for Carioca continued until the 36th minute, when Mateusz Aleksandr was sent off for accumulating yellow cards, leaving Sport with one fewer card on the field. The Pernambuco team, which until then had maintained its solid defense, faced another obstacle. However, the punishment was soon meted out by Luis Araujo, who scored the equalizer with a beautiful shot from distance. Flamengo players were celebrating the draw, but Ramon was also sent off for his second foul of the match.

With a significant numerical advantage on the field, Filipe Luis returned from the break with another attacker. Michael is in the position of defender. The question was how well the sport could withstand enormous pressure.

As expected, Flamengo began to create chances and Gabriel stood out by making a series of difficult saves. The courage of the Pernambucans lasted up to 15 minutes. Everton Cebolinha hit a cross with two seconds left on the field and it perched on the post, and Juninho also grabbed the rebound with his first touch. Bruno Henrique, 17, scored the third goal with a cover-through after the goalkeeper’s sending-off error, easing tensions for the red-blacks.

Victory was certain against an opponent who didn’t have the stamina to respond on second down, and it was unknown how many more goals Flamengo would score. Ayrton Lucas turned the score into a rout and the stands were filled with cries of “Ole”.

Douglas Telles, a young player aged under 20, also sealed the defeat within seconds on the field after receiving a precise pass from Sebolinha. The boy, who had just made his debut, could not hold back his emotions after being hugged and greeted so many times. With tears in his eyes, he went to the edge of the field and thanked Filipe Luis.

technical sheet

Sports 1 x 5 Flamengo

• sports – Gabriel; Matheus Alexandre, Rafael Tuyère, Ramon and Luan Candido. Cristian Rivera (Riquelme), Lucas Cal, Lucas Lima (Adriel). Mateusinho (Aderlan), Leo Pereira (Sergio Oliveira), Pablo (Igor Karius). technical: Cesar Lucena.
• Flemish -Rossi; Emerson Royal, João Victor (Michael), Leo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas. Pulgar (Eberton Araujo) and Saul. Luis Araujo, Samuel Lino (Everton Sebolinha 0), Bruno Enrique (Douglas Telles), Wallace Yan (Juninho). technical: Filipe Luis.
• the goal – Pablo (14 years old), Luis Araujo (40 minutes in the first half) Juninho, 15 years old, Bruno Henrique, 17 years old, Ayrton Lucas, 25 years old, Douglas Telles, 34 years old.
• yellow card – João Victor, Pulgar, Saúl (Flamengo), Riquelme (Sport).
• red card – Mateus Alexandre and Ramon (Sports).
• arbitrator – Rafael Rodrigo Klein (RS).
• income – R$ 2,948,180.00
• public – 19,706 exist.
• position – Arena Pernambuco of San Lorenzo da Mata (PE).