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'TITE EFFECT' MAKES FLAMENGO LEAD AGAIN IN THE 2023 BRAZILIAN CHAMPIONSHIP

The victory not only puts Mais Querido in a good position in the table, but also highlights the team's resilience in the face of obstacles, consolidating its candidacy for the much-desired Brasileirão trophy

24 Nov 2023 | 12:18 |

In the heat of Maracanã, Flamengo consolidated its position in the race for the Brazilian title, not only by the victory over Bragantino in the 30th round, but by demonstrating its strength as a team, overcoming obstacles that until then they had not been faced under the command of the new technical committee.

Bragantino, brave, sold the result dearly. He displayed the quality of his team, creating opportunities that could have changed the score on several occasions. Even though they ended the game with more shots than Flamengo, the São Paulo team lacked the decision-making power, the presence of a player of Arrascaeta's caliber to transform dominance into goals. An enchanting night of football!

Tite, an experienced tactician, chose to preserve the worn-out Erick Pulgar, promoting Thiago Maia to the role of first steering wheel. Ayrton Lucas returned to left-back, while Filipe Luís settled on the bench. Pedro Caixinha, in turn, without Léo Realpe, improvised with Luan Cândido in defense, and Matheus Fernandes reappeared in midfield, with Vitinho on the left wing. Thiago Borbas and Mosquera started as options on the bench.

The teams lived up to expectations in the intense 46 minutes of the first half. Although the nets did not swing, Rio and São Paulo came dangerously close to it on several occasions. Bragantino stood out until the break, taking advantage of the strengths of their game and keeping Flamengo under pressure, but without ceasing to threaten at the end.

With intense pressing in the attacking field, Massa Bruta forced the home team to resort to direct connections. Pedro, the main target, had difficulties against Bragantino's defense duo, who controlled the ball afterwards. The attacks, whether in quick attacks or longer exchanges of passes, came mainly from the left side, where Vitinho caused problems for Matheuzinho, while Juninho Capixaba escaped from Luiz Araújo's marking.

Side reversals were a weapon well used by the Paulistas, with Aderlan lining up with Léo Ortiz and Luan Cândido at the start of three. Flamengo, despite protecting the area well, had difficulties responding to marking in midfield. Thiago Maia was not playing a good game.

As the game progressed, the intensity of the São Paulo team decreased, and Flamengo found spaces for Luiz Araújo to maintain the attack. With more possession of the ball, he put Arrascaeta, Cebolinha and Pedro in the running. Gérson also appeared, and the full-backs had more opportunities to advance.

Although Flamengo won more duels at the beginning of the second half, Bragantino balanced the actions with coordinated passing exchanges, creating good chances, one of which hit the crossbar. Tite reacted, promoting Bruno Henrique's entry and adjusting Gérson's positioning. The connection between the players generated a beautiful play, finished with precision by Arrascaeta.

The advantage on the scoreboard mentally strengthened Flamengo, who , despite taking risks, maintained control of the game. Mais Querido's victory was guaranteed, despite the early expulsion of a Bragantino player. A night of football that not only consolidates Flamengo's position in the title race, but also highlights the team's quality and resilience. Maracanã was the stage for another exciting chapter in this exciting championship.

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Flamengo busca empate contra a Portuguesa na estreia do Carioca

Atuando com a equipe sub-20 no Raulino de Oliveira, o Rubro-Negro sofre gol de Rhuan no segundo tempo, mas reage no fim e zagueiro Iago garante o 1 a 1

Capitão do time sub-20, Iago subiu no terceiro andar para garantir o empate do Flamengo aos 49 do segundo tempo - foto: reprodução

11 Jan 2026 | 20:17 |

Na noite deste domingo (11), o Rubro-Negro enfrentou a Portuguesa no Estádio Raulino de Oliveira, em Volta Redonda, em partida antecipada da quinta rodada do Campeonato Carioca. Com um time formado exclusivamente por "Garotos do Ninho", a equipe comandada por Bruno Pivetti saiu atrás no placar, mas mostrou resiliência para buscar o empate por 1 a 1 nos acréscimos, com gol salvador do capitão Iago.

O resultado garante o primeiro ponto do clube na competição estadual, em uma partida marcada pelo desperdício de chances claras no primeiro tempo e pela insistência dos jovens talentos na etapa final.

DOMÍNIO RUBRO-NEGRO

Os primeiros 45 minutos foram de superioridade do Flamengo, que controlou a posse de bola e criou as melhores oportunidades. A principal válvula de escape foi o atacante Wallace Yan. No entanto, o camisa 64 não estava em uma noite inspirada nas finalizações.

Logo no início, Wallace recebeu um passe preciso de Daniel Sales e ficou cara a cara com o goleiro Douglas Borges, mas acabou isolando a bola. Pouco depois, teve nova oportunidade livre de marcação e finalizou para fora. A Portuguesa, por sua vez, assustou em lances esporádicos, principalmente com Léo Muchacho e uma cabeçada perigosa de Bruno Mota, mas o placar permaneceu inalterado até o intervalo.

LUSA ABRE O PLACAR

O cenário mudou no segundo tempo. A Portuguesa voltou mais agressiva e conseguiu abrir o placar aos 12 minutos. Após cruzamento de Guilherme Silveira com desvio na zaga, a bola sobrou para Rhuan, que não perdoou. A arbitragem de campo chegou a assinalar impedimento, mas após revisão do VAR, o gol foi validado, colocando a Lusa em vantagem.

A insistência do Flamengo foi recompensada já nos acréscimos, aos 49 minutos. O zagueiro e capitão Iago subiu mais alto que a defesa adversária e cabeceou firme para deixar tudo igual. Nos instantes finais, o Rubro-Negro ainda reclamou de um pênalti sobre João Camargo, mas o árbitro encerrou a partida, decretando o empate na estreia do Estadual.

'TITE EFFECT' MAKES FLAMENGO LEAD AGAIN IN THE 2023 BRAZILIAN CHAMPIONSHIP