Flamengo secured a dramatic win over Palmeiras with a score of 3-2 in a thrilling match held for round 29 of the Brasileirao. The team, managed by Filipe Kasmirski, showcased their effectiveness with goals from Giorgian De Arrascaeta (9’), Jorginho (41’, penalty), and Pedro (44’). Meanwhile, Palmeiras, under the guidance of Abel Ferreira, managed to score twice, with Vitor Roque (24’) and Gustavo Gómez (90+3’) finding the back of the net.
Although Palmeiras had more attempts on goal, totaling 20 shots, their accuracy was lacking as only 14 were on target, and 4 strayed off course. Vitor Roque stood out as the star player, scoring a goal and hitting the target 5 times.
Another key player for Flamengo was Giorgian De Arrascaeta, who contributed with a crucial goal.
Flamengo’s tactical setup was a 4-5-1 formation featuring Agustín Rossi in goal; Emerson Royal, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Alex Sandro as defenders; Jorginho, Erick Pulgar, Luiz Araújo, Giorgian De Arrascaeta, and Samuel Lino in midfield; and Pedro leading the attack.
On the other hand, Palmeiras adopted a 4-4-2 formation, with Carlos Miguel in goal; Khellven, Gustavo Gómez, Bruno Fuchs, and Joaquín Piquerez in defense; Aníbal Moreno, Maurício, Andreas Pereira, and Felipe Anderson in midfield; and Vitor Roque alongside José Manuel López in the forward position.
Wilton Pereira Sampaio officiated the match smoothly.
Looking ahead, Flamengo will visit Sport Recife next, while Palmeiras will travel to face Santos at the Urbano Caldeira da Vila Belmiro.
Following this match, both teams find themselves tied on 61 points, with Flamengo sitting second in the standings just behind Palmeiras, who retains the lead.
Substitutions for Flamengo
- 25’ 1T – Léo Ortiz out for Danilo
- 59’ 2T – Samuel Lino out for Jorge Carrascal, Giorgian De Arrascaeta out for Gonzalo Plata, Erick Pulgar out for Saúl Ñíguez
- 83’ 2T – Pedro out for Bruno Henrique
Yellow Cards for Flamengo:
- 6’ 1T – Erick Pulgar
- 26’ 1T – Alex Sandro
- 38’ 2T – Jorge Carrascal
Substitutions for Palmeiras
- 65’ 2T – Aníbal Moreno out for Emiliano Martínez
- 66’ 2T – Maurício out for Allan
- 71’ 2T – Felipe Anderson out for Ramón Sosa
- 76’ 2T – Andreas Pereira out for Raphael Veiga, Khellven out for Facundo Torres
Yellow Cards for Palmeiras:
- 6’ 1T – Maurício
- 11’ 2T – Gustavo Gómez
Red Card for Palmeiras:
- Joaquín Piquerez (direct red)