In the 9th round of the Brasileirao, RB Bragantino showcased their dominance by delivering a resounding 3-0 defeat to Flamengo at the Cícero de Souza Marques Stadium. The breakthrough came early in the match when Isidro Pitta found the back of the net with a well-timed goal in the 16th minute, giving RB Bragantino a 1-0 lead.
Flamengo struggled to respond, and as the first half continued, Gabriel doubled the lead for Bragantino at the 38-minute mark after a clever play. The hosts cemented their victory in the second half when Lucas Barbosa scored in the 54th minute, leaving Flamengo with no chance of recovery.
Gabriel was the standout performer of the match, not only scoring a goal but also making two attempts on goal, proving to be a constant threat throughout. Defensively, Juninho Capixaba shone, contributing significantly by clearing two dangerous balls.
Head coach Vágner Carmo Mancini opted for a 4-3-3 formation, placing Tiago Volpi in goal, with Agustín Sant’Anna, Alix Vinicius, Gustavo Marques, and Juninho Capixaba in defense. The midfield consisted of Gabriel, Matheus Fernandes, and José María Herrera, while Lucas Barbosa, Isidro Pitta, and Henry Mosquera led the attack.
In contrast, Flamengo’s manager, José Nunes Alves Sousa Jardim, also employed a 4-3-3 setup. Agustín Rossi guarded the net, supported by Emerson Royal, Léo Ortiz, Vitão, and Ayrton Lucas in defense. Their midfield featured Erick Pulgar, Jorginho, and Lucas Paquetá, with Luiz Araújo, Pedro, and Samuel Lino up front.
The match was officiated by Fernando Mendes de Salles Nascimento Filho at the Cícero de Souza Marques Stadium.
Looking ahead, RB Bragantino will travel to face Mirassol in the next round, while Flamengo will host Santos. Following this match, RB Bragantino sits in 11th place in the league with 11 points, while Flamengo remains in 6th place with 14 points.
Substitutions for RB Bragantino
64’ 2T – José María Herrera was replaced by Ignacio Sosa
76’ 2T – Henry Mosquera was substituted by Vinicinho and Matheus Fernandes was replaced by Gustavinho
84’ 2T – Juninho Capixaba made way for Cauê and Agustín Sant’Anna was substituted for José Hurtado
Yellow Cards for RB Bragantino
3’ 2T – José María Herrera (Insulting or disapproving the referee), 31’ 2T – Matheus Fernandes (Delaying the game), 34’ 2T – Ignacio Sosa (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 35’ 2T – Gustavinho (Holding an opponent to prevent advancement)
Substitutions for Flamengo
45’ 2T – Lucas Paquetá was replaced by Everton Cebolinha and Luiz Araújo was substituted for Jorge Carrascal
57’ 2T – Samuel Lino made way for Nicolás De La Cruz
65’ 2T – Pedro was replaced by Wallace Yan
74’ 2T – Ayrton Lucas was substituted by Danilo
Yellow Card for Flamengo
43’ 2T – Everton Cebolinha (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Red Card for Flamengo
4’ 2T – Erick Pulgar (Direct red card)