In the 15th round of the Brasileirao, Flamengo emerged victorious against Fluminense with a narrow 1-0 score. The decisive moment came in the 39th minute of the second half when Pedro found the back of the net.
Receiving a well-placed assist from Léo Ortiz, Pedro took a precise shot that evaded the goalkeeper, sealing Flamengo’s victory.
Pedro was undoubtedly the standout player of the match, scoring once and attempting three shots on target against Fluminense.
Moreover, Léo Ortiz played a crucial role in Flamengo’s defense throughout the game, contributing significantly to their clean sheet.
Flamengo’s coach, Filipe Kasmirski, set up a 4-4-2 formation with Agustín Rossi in goal; Danilo, Léo Pereira, Léo Ortiz, and Guillermo Varela forming the defense; Jorginho, Allan, Giorgian De Arrascaeta, and Wallace Yan in midfield; and Everton Cebolinha and Luiz Araújo leading the attack.
On the other hand, Fluminense, managed by Renato Portaluppi, opted for a 5-3-2 strategy, featuring Fábio as the goalkeeper; Thiago Silva, Ignácio da Silva, Juan Freytes, Guga, and Renê in defense; Facundo Bernal, Mattheus Martinelli, and Lima in midfield; and Agustín Canobbio and Everaldo upfront.
The match referee was Raphael Claus.
Looking ahead, Flamengo will travel to face RB Bragantino in their next match, while Fluminense will host Palmeiras at the Jornalista Mário Filho stadium.
Flamengo currently sits in second place with 30 points, while Fluminense is eighth on the table with 20 points.
Substitutions for Flamengo
59’ 2H – Everton Cebolinha was replaced by Matheus Gonçalves and Wallace Yan by Juninho Vieira
71’ 2H – Giorgian De Arrascaeta made way for Pedro
81’ 2H – Danilo exited for Matías Viña and Allan for Evertton
Yellow Cards for Flamengo:
18’ 1H Léo Pereira (Unsporting behavior), 28’ 1H Allan (Unsporting behavior), 40’ 2H Pedro (Removing shirt)
Substitutions for Fluminense
63’ 2H – Agustín Canobbio was substituted by Kevin Serna and Mattheus Martinelli by Hércules
75’ 2H – Everaldo was replaced by John Kennedy
76’ 2H – Lima made way for Nonato
88’ 2H – Ignácio da Silva exited for Yeferson Soteldo
Yellow Card for Fluminense:
33’ 1H Agustín Canobbio (Insulting or disapproving the referee)