Flamengo emerged victorious against Ceará in a closely contested match in the 37th round of the Brasileirao. The only goal of the match was scored by Samuel Lino in the 36th minute of the first half.
Assisted by Jorge Carrascal, Lino made a precise shot that found the back of the net, leaving the opposing goalkeeper with no chance to respond.
Samuel Lino’s impressive performance earned him the title of the standout player of the match, as he not only scored but also attempted two shots on goal, showcasing his offensive prowess.
Defensively, Guillermo Varela’s contributions were vital for Flamengo, as he successfully cleared two dangerous balls, helping to maintain their clean sheet.
Flamengo’s head coach, Filipe Kasmirski, implemented a tactical 4-5-1 formation with Agustín Rossi in goal; a defensive line consisting of Guillermo Varela, Danilo, Léo Pereira, and Alex Sandro; a midfield featuring Erick Pulgar, Jorginho, Jorge Carrascal, Giorgian De Arrascaeta, and Samuel Lino; and Bruno Henrique leading the attack.
On the other side, Ceará, managed by Leonardo Rodrigues Condé, adopted a 4-3-3 formation with Bruno Ferreira as goalkeeper; a backline of Fabiano, Éder, Marcos Victor, and Rafael Ramos; a midfield trio of Vinicius Zanocelo, Diego, and Fernando Sobral; and a forward line comprising Antonio Galeano, Paulo Baya, and Pedro Raúl.
The match, officiated by Rodrigo Pereira de Lima, took place at the historic Maracanã Stadium.
In upcoming fixtures, Flamengo will travel to face Mirassol, while Ceará will host Palmeiras.
With this result, Flamengo sits proudly at the top of the league table with 78 points, while Ceará finds themselves in 15th place with 43 points.
Substitutions for Flamengo
62’ 2T – Samuel Lino was substituted by Everton Cebolinha and Giorgian De Arrascaeta by Gonzalo Plata
75’ 2T – Jorge Carrascal went off for Luiz Araújo
84’ 2T – Jorginho was replaced by Nicolás De La Cruz and Bruno Henrique by Saúl Ñíguez
Substitutions for Ceará
45’ 2T – Paulo Baya was substituted by Fernandinho
68’ 2T – Fernando Sobral went off for Lourenço and Diego for Lucas Mugni
81’ 2T – Vinicius Zanocelo was replaced by Vina
85’ 2T – Fabiano was taken off for Marllon