On Wednesday night, RB Bragantino faced a tough defeat against Flamengo, as the match ended 1-2 in favor of the visitors during the 16th round of the Brasileirao. The home team started strong, with Lucas Barbosa scoring the opening goal at the very start of the second half (0’).
However, Flamengo responded decisively with two goals scored by Léo Pereira (65’) and Wesley França (84’), turning the game around and igniting celebrations among their fans.
Léo Pereira was the standout player of the match, contributing significantly by scoring one of the pivotal goals for Flamengo. Similarly, Wesley França also made a notable impact by finding the back of the net.
RB Bragantino’s coach, Fernando Seabra, opted for a defensive 4-5-1 formation with Cleiton as the goalkeeper; the defensive line comprised José Hurtado, Pedro Henrique, Guzmán Rodriguez, and Guilherme Lopes; Eric Ramires, Gabriel, Lucas Barbosa, Jhon Jhon, and Henry Mosquera played in midfield, while Eduardo Sasha led the attack.
Flamengo, managed by Filipe Kasmirski, fielded a more aggressive 4-3-3 formation. Agustín Rossi manned the goalposts; the defense included Wesley França, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Guillermo Varela; Evertton, Giorgian De Arrascaeta, and Jorginho formed the central midfield, while Luiz Araújo, Pedro, and Bruno Henrique took position in the forward line.
The match, held at the Cícero de Souza Marques Stadium, was officiated by referee Davi Lacerda.
Looking ahead, RB Bragantino is set to face Fortaleza as visitors in the next round, while Flamengo will host Atlético Mineiro at home.
Following this match, RB Bragantino sits with a total of 27 points, occupying the fourth spot in the standings. Meanwhile, Flamengo climbs to second place with 33 points.
Substitutions for RB Bragantino
25’ 1T – Henry Mosquera out for Vinicinho
45’ 2T – Pedro Henrique out for Eduardo Santos
67’ 2T – Eduardo Sasha out for Isidro Pitta and Eric Ramires out for Bruno Praxedes
79’ 2T – Eduardo Santos out for Gustavo Marques and Lucas Barbosa out for Fabinho
Yellow Cards for RB Bragantino:
23’ 2T Cleiton (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Flamengo
61’ 2T – Luiz Araújo out for Wallace Yan and Guillermo Varela out for Matías Viña
87’ 2T – Pedro out for Juninho Vieira
Yellow Cards for Flamengo:
2’ 2T Jorginho (Unsporting behavior), 22’ 2T Evertton (Unsporting behavior), 31’ 2T Léo Pereira (Unsporting behavior), 42’ 2T Pedro (Delay of game), and 43’ 2T Wesley França (Removing shirt)