Rubro-Black suffers from lightning goals in eight seconds of the final phase, but tries to turn and win the victory away from home
Flamengo won another and continues to hunt for the leader Cruzeiro. After granting a goal of lightning in just eight seconds in the final phase, the black-black man obtained the turning point of Bragantino 2-1, this Wednesday 23, in Bragança Paulista, for the 16th round of Brazilirão. Lucas Barbosa scored for the San Paolo team, while Leo Pereira and Wesley did the Cariocas.
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It was Flamengo’s first victory in Bragança Paulista since Bragantino returned to Serie A in 2020. With the result, the red-black reached 33 points and decreased the difference for the leader of Cruzeiro to one only. Already the Brutus Mass in turn is the fourth place with 27 and completed the third game without winning in the championship.
Hot game and few emotions
Despite the low temperature of about 11th degrees, the first half was hot in Bragança Paulista. Bragantino started better, created the possibility with Henry Mosquera and Lucas Barbosa in the first five minutes, but did not support the rhythm. Therefore, Flamengo managed to balance the actions and the controlled possession of the ball, but had difficulty creating games.
Despite the control of possession, Flamengo did not generate danger for goalkeeper Cleiton, with the exception of a goal by Bruno Henrique, 12 minutes. However, Bragantino took more danger in the first half, even if he did not create so many opportunities. Jhon Jhon, at 41, created the most dangerous possibility of the first stage. Shirt 10 mounted for the foul for perfect, however, Rossi saved.
Bragantino gives a lightning goal, but Flamengo is looking for shot
Bragantino started overwhelming in the second half. After all, gross mass needed only eight seconds to open the score. In a beautiful play tried on the ball, Jhon Jhon was launched to Lucas Barbosa, who came free in the area to score. However, Flamengo did not shake. Thus, he climbed the marking, annoyed the team from San Paolo and reached the draw after 20 minutes. After a free kick from Arascaeta, Leo Pereira climbed stronger and tied.
Just like in the first half, Bragantino was unable to support the rhythm for a long time. Therefore, Flamengo grew up after the drawing, checked the actions and achieved the goal of the 39 -minute turning point. Wallace Yan received in the middle, threatened football, but went to Wesley, who went free to the right and crossed to swing the net.
Bragantino 1 x 2 Flamengo
Brazilian championship – 16th round
Date: 23/07/2025
Place: Cícero de Souza Marques, in Braganca Paulista (SP)
Goals: Lucas Barbosa, 8 seconds from 2ndq (1-0); Léo Pereira, 20 ‘/2ºT (1-1); Wesley, 39 ‘/2ºT (1-2)
Bragantine: Cleiton; Andrés Hurtado, Pedro Henrique (Eduardo Santos, 0 ‘/2nd q [Gustavo Marques, 33’/2ºT]), Guzmán Rodríguez and Guilherme Lopes; Gabriel, Eric Ramires (Praxedes, 22 ‘/2nd Q) and Jhon Jhon; Lucas Barbosa (Fabinho, 33 ‘/2ºQ), Henry Mosquera (Vinicinho, 25’/1st T) and Eduardo Sasha (Isidro Pitta, 22 ‘/2ºT). Technician: Fernando Seabra
FLEMISH: Rossi; Wesley, Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira and Varela (Viña, 16 ‘/2t); Everton Araújo, Jorginho and Armettaa; Luiz Araújo (Wallace Yan, 16 ‘/2nd Q), Bruno Henrique and Pedro (Juninho, 42’/2T). Technician: Filipe Luís
Referee: David de Oliveira Lacerda (S)
Assistants: Rafael da Silva Alves (RS) and Douglas Pagung (ES)
Var: Caio Max Augusto Vieira (Go)
Yellow cards: Cleiton (RBB); Léo Pereira, Wesley, Evertton Araújo, Jorginho (Fla)
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