“Pedro pounces on the rebound after Léo Ortiz's header hits the crossbar to give Flamengo the early lead”
Pivotal“Jorge Carrascal caps off his substitute appearance with a goal to seal the victory for Flamengo”
Pivotal
Flamengo
Cruzeiro
Outstanding performance
Flamengo•MidfielderFlamengo secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Cruzeiro at home, controlling proceedings from early on and capitalizing on set-piece opportunities. Pedro opened the scoring just five minutes in, converting from close range after Léo Ortiz rattled the crossbar from a corner kick delivered by Giorgian de Arrascaeta. The hosts dominated possession and created the better chances throughout, with Cruzeiro struggling to mount any sustained attacking threat. Jorge Carrascal sealed the win in the dying moments, netting just minutes after being introduced as a substitute to complete a professional performance that moves Flamengo up the Serie A table while leaving Cruzeiro still searching for consistency.
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Matheus Pereira from Cruzeiro earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Samuel Lino from Flamengo committed a foul.
Fabrício BrunoYellow CardFabrício Bruno from Cruzeiro receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Agustín Rossi from Flamengo is awarded a free kick in his own half of the field.
Missed opportunity! Jorge Carrascal from Flamengo took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide to the left. He was set up by Samuel Lino.
Keny Arroyo from Cruzeiro is awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
Alex Sandro from Flamengo earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Chico da Costa from Cruzeiro makes a header from the center of the box, but Agustín Rossi of Flamengo manages to save it, diving to the bottom right corner. The chance was set up by a cross from Kaiki.
Japa - Cruzeiro has been awarded a free kick in the offensive half of the field.
Wallace Yan from Flamengo committed a foul.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 8 minutes of stoppage time.
The attempt is thwarted. Kaiki from Cruzeiro takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it's blocked.
Substitution for Flamengo: Wallace Yan comes on to take the place of Pedro.
Substitution for Flamengo: Luiz Araújo comes on in place of Giorgian de Arrascaeta.
Erick PulgarYellow CardErick Pulgar from Flamengo receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Japa - Cruzeiro is awarded a free kick in the offensive half of the field.
Erick Pulgar from Flamengo commits a foul.
Léo Pereira from Flamengo commits a foul.
Christian from Cruzeiro is awarded a free kick on the right flank.
Substitution for Cruzeiro: Japa comes on to take the place of Lucas Silva.
Substitution for Cruzeiro: Keny Arroyo comes on to take the place of Fágner.
Missed opportunity! Matheus Pereira from Cruzeiro heads the ball from the center of the box, but it's over the bar. The chance came after a corner, with Lucas Silva providing the cross.
Corner kick awarded to Cruzeiro, following a foul by Léo Pereira.
Shot on goal denied. Pedro from Flamengo takes a right-footed attempt from outside the penalty area, but the goalkeeper makes the save.
Pedro from Flamengo earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Matheus Henrique from Cruzeiro committed a foul.
Matheus Henrique from Cruzeiro earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Jorginho from Flamengo commits a foul.
Missed opportunity! Matheus Henrique from Cruzeiro took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed high and to the left of the goal.
A shot attempt is thwarted. Lucas Silva from Cruzeiro takes a right-footed strike from the right side of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Christian.
Substitution for Cruzeiro: Wanderson comes on to take the place of Gerson.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match interruption - Cruzeiro.
Substitution for Flamengo: Jorge Carrascal comes on to take the place of Lucas Paquetá.
Substitution for Flamengo: Guillermo Varela comes on to take the place of Emerson Royal.
Kaiki from Cruzeiro commits a foul.
Lucas Paquetá from Flamengo is awarded a free kick on the right flank.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The game is currently paused due to an injury to Emerson Royal from Flamengo.
Lucas Paquetá from Flamengo earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Lucas Paquetá from Flamengo is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Corner kick awarded to Cruzeiro after Léo Ortiz allowed the ball to go out of play.
The shot is deflected. Matheus Pereira from Cruzeiro takes a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. Chico da Costa provided the assist.
Emerson Royal from Flamengo committed a foul.
Substitution for Flamengo: Samuel Lino comes on to take the place of Everton.
Fágner from Cruzeiro earns a free kick in their own half.
Alex Sandro from Flamengo committed a foul.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Substitution for Cruzeiro: Matheus Cunha comes on for Cássio, who has been substituted due to an injury.
The game is currently on hold due to an injury to Lucas Paquetá from Flamengo.
Substitution for Cruzeiro: Chico da Costa comes on to take the place of Néiser Villarreal.
The game has been paused due to an injury to Cássio from Cruzeiro.
FagnerYellow CardFágner from Cruzeiro receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Lucas Paquetá from Flamengo earns a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
Fágner commits a foul for Cruzeiro.
Christian commits a foul for Cruzeiro.
Erick Pulgar from Flamengo is awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
Flamengo has been awarded a corner kick after Cássio allowed the ball to go out of play.
Shot on goal denied. Erick Pulgar from Flamengo takes a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but Cássio from Cruzeiro makes a great save, stopping it in the bottom right corner.
Corner kick awarded to Flamengo, following a foul by Kaiki.
A shot is denied. Emerson Royal of Flamengo tries to head the ball from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked. The cross was delivered by Giorgian de Arrascaeta.
Flamengo has been awarded a corner kick after Kaiki allowed the ball to go out of play.
A shot on goal was blocked. Giorgian de Arrascaeta from Flamengo took a right-footed strike from the right side of the penalty area, but Cássio from Cruzeiro managed to save it in the top right corner, with the assist coming from Lucas Paquetá.
Gerson from Cruzeiro is awarded a free kick in the opponent's half.
Lucas Paquetá from Flamengo committed a foul.
Pedro from Flamengo is awarded a free kick in their own half.
Kaiki from Cruzeiro commits a foul.
The second half has kicked off with Flamengo leading Cruzeiro 1-0.
The first half concludes with Flamengo leading Cruzeiro by a score of 1-0.
Gerson from Cruzeiro earns a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
Lucas Paquetá from Flamengo commits a foul.
The shot is deflected. Matheus Pereira from Cruzeiro takes a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked.
Léo PereiraYellow CardLéo Pereira from Flamengo receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Néiser Villarreal earns a free kick on the right side of the field.
Léo Pereira from Flamengo committed a foul.
Matheus Henrique from Cruzeiro is awarded a free kick in the defensive zone.
Foul committed by Everton against Flamengo.
Corner kick awarded to Cruzeiro after a foul by Emerson Royal.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of stoppage time.
Missed opportunity. Lucas Paquetá from Flamengo took a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it went wide to the left.
A shot attempt is thwarted. Everton vs. Flamengo - a right-footed strike from the left side of the penalty area is blocked. The assist came from Giorgian de Arrascaeta.
Kaiki from Cruzeiro is awarded a free kick in their own half.
Foul committed by Lucas Paquetá of Flamengo.
Matheus Pereira from Cruzeiro is awarded a free kick in the defensive zone.
Lucas Paquetá from Flamengo commits a foul.
Lucas Paquetá of Flamengo earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Lucas Paquetá from Flamengo earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Missed opportunity. Everton - Flamengo - a header taken from the middle of the penalty area.
Matheus HenriqueRed CardVAR Review: Matheus Henrique of Cruzeiro Receives a Red Card.
Matheus HenriqueRed CardMatheus Henrique from Cruzeiro receives a red card.
Matheus Henrique from Cruzeiro committed a handball.
Corner kick awarded to Cruzeiro, following a foul by Emerson Royal.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The game is currently paused due to an injury to Christian from Cruzeiro.
Christian from Cruzeiro is awarded a free kick in the defensive half of the field.
Gerson from Cruzeiro is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive half.
Emerson Royal commits a foul for Flamengo.
Lucas Paquetá from Flamengo earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Matheus Henrique from Cruzeiro commits a foul.
Lucas Silva from Cruzeiro earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Pedro from Flamengo commits a foul.
A shot on goal was thwarted. Matheus Pereira from Cruzeiro took a right-footed attempt from the middle of the box, but Agustín Rossi of Flamengo made a save in the upper center of the net, with assistance from Christian.
Jorginho from Flamengo commits a foul.
Jorginho from Flamengo commits a foul.
Missed opportunity! Giorgian de Arrascaeta from Flamengo took a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it went wide to the left. The chance was set up by a through ball from Lucas Paquetá.
Shot on goal denied. Fabrício Bruno from Cruzeiro heads the ball from the center of the box, but the goalkeeper makes the save.
Corner kick awarded to Cruzeiro after Alex Sandro allowed the ball to go out.
The attempt is thwarted. Christian from Cruzeiro takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it's blocked.
Néiser Villarreal of Cruzeiro is awarded a free kick in their own half.
Léo Ortiz from Flamengo commits a foul.
Offside call against Cruzeiro. Christian has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Missed opportunity! Fabrício Bruno from Cruzeiro tried a header from a challenging position on the left side, but it went off target.
Corner kick awarded to Cruzeiro, following a save by Agustín Rossi.
A shot on goal was blocked. Néiser Villarreal from Cruzeiro took a right-footed strike from the left side of the penalty area, but Agustín Rossi from Flamengo made a save in the bottom right corner.
Alex Sandro from Flamengo commits a foul.
Christian from Cruzeiro is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Missed opportunity. Giorgian de Arrascaeta from Flamengo took a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area.
Matheus Pereira from Cruzeiro earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Foul committed by Lucas Paquetá of Flamengo.
Pedro from Flamengo is awarded a free kick in their own half of the field.
Lucas Villalba from Cruzeiro commits a foul.
A shot attempt was thwarted. Giorgian de Arrascaeta from Flamengo took a right-footed strike from the right side of the penalty area, but it was blocked. The pass came from Pedro.
Goal! Flamengo takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Cruzeiro. Pedro scores for Flamengo with a right-footed strike from the center of the box.
Léo Ortiz from Flamengo heads the ball off the crossbar from the right side of the six-yard area. The opportunity was set up by Giorgian de Arrascaeta, who delivered a cross after a corner kick.
Flamengo has been awarded a corner kick after Lucas Villalba allowed it to go out of play.
Giorgian de Arrascaeta from Flamengo earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Giorgian de Arrascaeta from Flamengo is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Matheus Pereira from Cruzeiro commits a foul.
Erick Pulgar from Flamengo is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
The opening half is underway...
The team rosters have been revealed, and the players are currently going through their warm-up routines.
