This Saturday, Flamengo delivered an impressive performance at home, defeating Sport Recife 5-1 in a match that showcased their attacking prowess. The opening goal for Sport Recife came from Pablo in the 14th minute, but Flamengo quickly turned the tide.
Luiz Araújo equalized for Flamengo just before halftime, scoring in the 41st minute. The second half saw Flamengo dominate with goals from Juninho Vieira (60’), Bruno Henrique (62’), Ayrton Lucas (70’), and Douglas Telles (79’). Ayrton Lucas especially shone, converting a stunning shot from the left flank that delighted the home crowd.
One of the key moments for Flamengo came when Everton Cebolinha hit the post with a fierce shot at the 60-minute mark, nearly adding to their tally.
Luiz Araújo was undoubtedly the standout player of the match, contributing significantly with a goal and five attempts on target. Ayrton Lucas also had a notable impact, securing a goal and clearing two dangerous balls away from his area.
Sport Recife’s coach, César Lucena, set his team in a 4-3-3 formation, featuring Gabriel Vasconcelos in goal, with a defensive line of Matheus Alexandre, Rafael Thyere, Ramon Menezes, and Luan Cândido. Christian Rivera, Lucas Kal, and Lucas Lima manned the midfield, while Matheusinho, Pablo, and Léo Pereira led the attack.
On the other side, Flamengo’s head coach, Filipe Kasmirski, opted for a 4-5-1 formation, with Agustín Rossi guarding the net. The defense comprised Emerson Royal, João Victor, Léo Pereira, and Ayrton Lucas, supported by a midfield trio of Erick Pulgar, Saúl Ñíguez, and Luiz Araújo, with Wallace Yan at the forefront.
The match was officiated by Rafael Rodrigo Klein at the Estadio Governador Carlos Wilson Rocha de Queiros Campos.
Next, Sport Recife will face Botafogo in an away match, while Flamengo will challenge Fluminense on their turf.
With this result, Flamengo accumulates 17 points in the league, positioned at twenty. Sport Recife, on the other hand, sits at the summit with 71 points.
Changes for Sport Recife
39’ 1T – Matheusinho out for Aderlan
45’ 2T – Pablo out for Igor Cariús; João Victor out for Michael
59’ 2T – Lucas Lima out for Adriel; Samuel Lino out for Everton Cebolinha
75’ 2T – Léo Pereira out for Sérgio Oliveira
76’ 2T – Christian Rivera out for Riquelme de Oliveira
Yellow Cards for Sport Recife:
8’ 1T Ramon Menezes (Unsporting behavior)
26’ 1T Matheus Alexandre (Unsporting behavior)
41’ 2T Riquelme de Oliveira (Unsporting behavior)
Red Cards for Sport Recife:
36’ 1T Matheus Alexandre (Red for second yellow)
42’ 1T Ramon Menezes (Red for second yellow)
Changes for Flamengo
55’ 2T – Wallace Yan out for Juninho Vieira
78’ 2T – Bruno Henrique out for Douglas Telles; Erick Pulgar out for Evertton
Yellow Cards for Flamengo:
33’ 1T Erick Pulgar (Unsporting behavior)
43’ 1T João Victor (Unsporting behavior)
47’ 1T Saúl Ñíguez (Unsporting behavior)