Flamengo achieved a significant 3-point victory with a dominant 3-0 win over Botafogo away from home in the 6th round of the Brasileirao. The match commenced with Flamengo taking charge early, as Samuel Lino scored the opener in the 12th minute. Shortly after halftime, Léo Pereira extended the lead with a stunning free kick in the 46th minute. Pedro capped off a fantastic performance by securing the third goal just 3 minutes into the second half.
The first goal was a result of excellent teamwork, initiated by a throw-in taken by Guillermo Varela, leading to Lino’s powerful shot that found the back of the net at the left post.
Throughout the match, Flamengo’s attacker Samuel Lino posed a constant threat, notably striking the post in the 54th minute.
Léo Pereira emerged as the standout player, not only for his goal but for his overall defensive performance throughout the match.
On the other hand, Botafogo’s Arthur Cabral showcased his skill by effortlessly dribbling past his marker with a delightful nutmeg in the 36th minute.
Botafogo’s coach, Martín Anselmi, fielded a 4-3-3 formation with Raul Steffens as the goalkeeper and a blend of players including Vitinho, Bastos, and Alex Telles in defense.
Flamengo also opted for a 4-3-3 setup, featuring Agustín Rossi in goal and a forward line consisting of Jorge Carrascal, Pedro, and Samuel Lino.
Officiating the match at Engenhão was referee Anderson Daronco.
In the upcoming round, Botafogo will have a free week, while Flamengo will also be enjoying a break.
With this victory, Flamengo now accumulates a total of 10 points, sitting comfortably in 3rd place, whereas Botafogo remains at the bottom with just 3 points, placed 17th in the standings.
Substitutions for Botafogo
45’ 2T – Allan off for Newton and Matheus Martins off for Nahuel Ferraresi.
54’ 2T – Jordan Barrera off for Mateo Ponte.
70’ 2T – Arthur Cabral off for Júnior Santos.
80’ 2T – Danilo off for Edenílson.
Yellow Cards for Botafogo:
43’ 1T Alexander Barboza (Unsportsmanlike behavior), 48’ 1T Allan (Insulting or disapproving the referee), 2’ 2T Martín Anselmi (Insulting or disapproving the referee), 21’ 2T Arthur Cabral (Insulting or disapproving the referee).
Red Card for Botafogo:
51’ 1T Alexander Barboza (Direct red).
Substitutions for Flamengo
64’ 2T – Alex Sandro off for Ayrton Lucas and Léo Pereira off for Vitão.
68’ 2T – Erick Pulgar off for Evertton.
85’ 2T – Jorge Carrascal off for Gonzalo Plata and Jorginho off for Luiz Araújo.
Yellow Cards for Flamengo:
14’ 2T Erick Pulgar (Unsportsmanlike behavior) and 22’ 2T Jorginho (Unsportsmanlike behavior).