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Pedro Had a Gala Performance in the Flamengo x Vitória Game

Flamengo thrashed Vitória 8-0 on Monday (25), in a match valid for the 21st round of the Brasileirão. Starting the game, Pedro had a memorable performance and scored three goals with the Sacred Mantle, taking the game ball home. The number 9 shirt, in fact, was compared to Ronaldinho Gaúcho by the Spanish newspaper ‘Sport’.

“In his third and final goal of the night, Pedro reproduced inside the opponent's area the characteristic ‘elástica’ play of Ronaldinho and caused the excitement of a packed Maracanã with over 60,000 people“, said the Spanish newspaper.

Did Pedro Enter Flamengo's Historic Ranking?

With the three goals scored, Pedro took the tenth position in the ranking of Flamengo's all-time top scorers. The center-forward has 148 goals and surpassed Zizinho, with 146. Now, the number 9 shirt ‘aims high’ and seeks to surpass Gabigol still this season. The former rubro-negro player scored 161 goals and is in sixth place.

How Were Pedro's Goals?

Pedro's first goal came out at three minutes of play. After Saúl recovered the ball, Arrascaeta served the number 9 shirt, who kicked from ‘cavadinha’ over the goalkeeper Arcanjo. In addition, at 47′ of the first half, the rubro-negro striker received a pass from Samuel Lino and kicked into the right corner of Vitória's goal, scoring the second goal of the match.

Finally, at 14′ of the second half, Samuel Lino activated Pedro, who, inside the area, dominated, made a dazzling ‘elástica’ on the opponent and was face to face with goalkeeper Lucas Arcanjo. Thus, the center-forward finished with category over the goalkeeper and scored a great goal at the Maracanã.

What is Flamengo's Next Game?

Pedro, now, is at Filipe Luís' disposal for Flamengo's next game. The Rubro-Negro returns to the field on Sunday (31) to face Grêmio, at the Maracanã, at 16h (Brasília time), for the 22nd round of the Brasileirão. Thus, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring the best coverage on the internet, through YouTube, the website, and social networks.

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