In a match held on Sunday, Flamengo proved their strength on the field by defeating Santos in the 10th round of the Brasileirao. Flamengo’s goals came from Jorginho (25’ 2T, penalty), Lucas Paquetá (43’ 2T), and an own goal by Zé Ivaldo (18’ 2T). Santos managed to find the net through Lautaro Díaz (2’ 2T).
As the match progressed, Flamengo intensified their attacks, with Gonzalo Plata almost scoring in the dying moments, hitting the post with a powerful shot in the 100th minute of the second half.
Jorginho stood out as the player of the match, scoring one goal and creating two notable chances. Lucas Paquetá also played a crucial role, adding another goal to his tally.
Manager José Nunes Alves Sousa Jardim chose a 4-5-1 formation, fielding Agustín Rossi in goal; Guillermo Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Ayrton Lucas in defense; Evertton, Jorginho, Jorge Carrascal, Giorgian De Arrascaeta, and Samuel Lino in midfield; and Pedro leading the attack.
Santos, under coach Alexi Stival, also adopted a 4-5-1 formation with Gabriel Brazão safeguarding the goal; Zé Ivaldo, Lucas Veríssimo, Luan Peres, and Gonzalo Escobar in defense; Christian Oliva, Gustavo Henrique, Álvaro Barreal, Thaciano, and Gabriel Bontempo in midfield; and Lautaro Díaz up front.
The match was officiated by referee Anderson Daronco at the Maracanã Stadium.
Looking ahead, Flamengo will clash with rival Fluminense in their next match, while Santos will face Atlético Mineiro at home. This upcoming match is particularly significant for Flamengo as they contend in the highly anticipated Fla-Flu classic.
With this victory, Flamengo now accumulates 17 points and climbs to fourth place in the standings, while Santos remains at 10 points, positioned in the fifteenth spot.
Flamengo Substitutions
64’ 2T – Evertton for Lucas Paquetá and Samuel Lino for Bruno Henrique.
80’ 2T – Jorge Carrascal for Gonzalo Plata, Pedro for Luiz Araújo, and Álvaro Barreal for Benjamín Rollheiser.
85’ 2T – Giorgian De Arrascaeta for Nicolás De La Cruz.
Santos Substitutions
71’ 2T – Thaciano for Moisés, Christian Oliva for Willian Arão, and Zé Ivaldo for Gabriel Barbosa.
95’ 2T – Gabriel Bontempo for Zé Rafael.
Yellow Cards for Santos:
7’ 2T Gabriel Bontempo (Unsporting behavior) and 21’ 2T Álvaro Barreal (Unsporting behavior).