Flamengo end Mirassol’s unbeaten run, focus shifts to Liberta | OneFootball

It was up to Flamengo to put an end to Mirassol's nine-game unbeaten streak in the Brazilian Championship.

The competition leader bounced back from their Copa do Brasil elimination by beating the tournament’s surprise package 2-1.

The result was achieved in front of 64,018 spectators on Saturday night (9th).

In a match from the 19th round of the Brasileirão.

😂 Only in the Brasileirão...

Quality makes the difference 💪🏽

Flamengo came out with intensity right from the opening minutes.

The mission was to find space against a well-organized opponent.

But Mirassol also showed quality going forward – and had the first good chance of the game with Lucas Ramon.

Flamengo’s quality would make the difference in the 19th minute, when Samuel Lino delivered a perfect cross and Léo Pereira scored.

It was Flamengo’s 13th headed goal of the season.

Mirassol doesn’t give up 🔥

The second half saw a more aggressive Leão with the ball. Unafraid of the “Maracanã factor.”

But it was Flamengo who scored first.

Arrascaeta – until then quiet on the pitch – set up Plata, who finished (22’).

The response from a persistent Mirassol didn’t take long. And it came with a “Law of the Ex” moment thanks to Gabriel (28’).

After that, both goalkeepers made crucial saves.

The Leão never gave up for a moment.

And almost frustrated the Flamengo fans in the 48th minute with a header.

Fla didn’t perform well in the second half, but took all three points.

📊 Standings and schedule 📅

Flamengo reached 40 points after 18 games played.

They remain in a good position to claim the symbolic 1st round title.

Cruzeiro has 37 and will play their 19th game this Sunday (9th). But they are behind on goal difference.

Palmeiras, meanwhile, has 33 and still has three games left in the round.

Mirassol stayed at 28 after losing their unbeaten run.

On Wednesday (13th), the Rubro-Negro will face Internacional.

First leg of the Libertadores round of 16. To be played at the Maracanã.

They’ll return to Brasileirão action on Sunday (17th). And precisely against Colorado, who will be the home team.

On Monday (18th), Mirassol will host Cruzeiro at Maião.

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