In injury time, Flamengo/Marinha comes from behind to beat Minas Icesp 3-2 in the Women's Brasileirão
The goals for Mais Querido were scored by Karen, Ana Carla and Carlinha
By Romulo Paranhos - inSpectacular comeback in injury time! Playing away from home, at the Bezerrão stadium, in Brasília, Flamengo/Marinha beat Minas Icesp 3-2 on Sunday afternoon (01) in the 4th round of the Brasileirão Feminino. The Mais Querido's goals in the match were scored by Karen, Ana Carla and Carlinha.
The game
The match began with both teams seeking possession. Flamengo/Marinha tried to play through passing in midfield, but Minas pressed hard, making it difficult for the red-and-blacks to attack. In the 13th minute, the team from Brasília took the lead. Pelé received the ball on the right flank, burst into the box, and slotted it past goalkeeper Kaká: 1-0. In the 21st minute, Mengão almost equalized. Annaysa took a shot from the edge of the box, but the ball hit the post. Minas Icesp extended its lead in the 31st minute. After a poor clearance by Kaká, the ball fell to Bárbara, who tapped it into the goal: 2-0. The first half ended with the home team ahead.
The red-and-black team came back more aggressive in the second half, trying to stay in the attacking half for longer, which paid off. In the seventh minute, Debora took a corner kick from the left, and defender Karen headed it firmly to reduce the score to 2-1. After the goal, the Meninas da Gávea began to press in the attacking half and pressure Minas's attacking play. In the 34th minute, Flamengo/Marinha had a clear chance to equalize the game with Ana Carla, who took a shot from the edge of the box, but the ball went just wide of the post. After persistent efforts, Mengão equalized in the 48th minute. Debora crossed from the right, and Ana Carla headed the ball home to level the score to 2-2. And there was still time for the comeback! Debora took a free kick in midfield, found Carlinha free to head it in, and sealed a spectacular comeback for the Red-and-Blacks: 3-2.
And now?
The next match for the Meninas da Gávea in the Brasileirão Feminino will be on Monday (16) against Internacional, at 19 pm, in Porto Alegre. The match is valid for the 5th round of the competition.
Flamengo/Marinha lineup
Kaka, Samhia (Dantas), Renata, Karen, Debora Sorriso; Camila (Edna Baiana), Ana Carla, Flavia (Aryane), Carlinha, Michele Carioca; Annaysa.