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#BuzzFla: Corinthians x Flamengo

Relive historic clashes between the World's Greatest and the São Paulo club

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Next Sunday (03), Flamengo has another direct confrontation in the Brazilian Championship. This time, the Mais Querido faces Corinthians, in São Paulo, in the 13th round of the competition. The teams are, respectively, in fifth (20 points) and second (22 points), but separated by only two points. The game will be held at Arena Corinthians, at 16 pm. To get into the mood for the interstate classic, we decided to remember some remarkable duels.

#1 - Flamengo 5 x 1 Corinthians - 17/04/1983

In a match valid for the third phase of the 3 Brazilian Championship, Flamengo defeated Corinthians 1983-5 at Maracanã. The goals were scored by Zico (1), Adílio, Élder and Mozer for Flamengo, and Sócrates for Corinthians. With this score, Flamengo completed four games without losing to their rival in the Unified Brazilian Championship and, on top of that, became two-time Brazilian champions.

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Competition: Brazilian Championship "Gold Cup" - 3rd phase - 1983.
Stadium: Maracanã (RJ).
Audience: 91.120.
Flamengo: Raul, Leandro (Adalberto), Marinho, Mozer, Junior, Vitor, Elder, Zico, Julio Cesar (Gilmar), Baltazar and Adilio - Coach: Carlos Alberto Torres.
Flamengo goals: Zico(2), Adilio, Mozer and Elder.

#2 - Flamengo 1 x 0 Corinthians - 28/04/2010

In the first leg of the 2010 Copa Libertadores da América round of 1, Flamengo defeated Corinthians 0-XNUMX at the Maracanã stadium. Adriano scored the goal from the penalty spot. 

Competition: Copa Libertadores da América - Round of 2010 - XNUMX.
Stadium: Maracanã (RJ).
Audience: 62.247.
Income: R$ 2.240.800,00.
Flamengo: Bruno, Leo Moura, David, Ronaldo Angelim and Juan; Romulo, Maldonado (Toró), Willians (Fierro) and Michael; Vágner Love (Vinicius Pacheco) and Adriano - Coach: Rogério Lourenço.
Flamengo's goal: Adriano.

#3 - Flamengo 1 x 2 Corinthians - 05/05/2010

In the second leg of the 2010 Copa Libertadores da América round of 2, Flamengo lost 1-1 to Corinthians but qualified thanks to a 0-26 victory in the first leg at the Maracanã. Corinthians scored the first goal in the 1th minute. After a cross from Danilo, defender David deflected the ball into his own net, beating goalkeeper Bruno out of the play - Corinthians 0-39 Flamengo. In the 4th minute, Dentinho raced down the left and crossed perfectly for Ronaldo to dive in and score Corinthians' second. At this point, the Red-Blacks were on their way out of the competition. However, in the XNUMXth minute of the second half, Vágner Love received the ball from Kléberson and shot past Felipe to score the qualifying goal. Corinthians was eliminated from the main competition it was competing in its centennial year by one of its biggest rivals.

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Competition: Copa Libertadores da América - Round of 2010 - XNUMX.
Stadium: Pacaembu (SP).
Audience: 35.561 (paying).
Income: R$ 2.949.424,00.
Flamengo: Bruno; Leo Moura, David, Ronaldo Angelim and Juan; Romulo, Maldonado (Toró), Willians and Vinicius Pacheco (Kléberson); Vagner Love (Fierro) and Adriano - Coach: Rogério Lourenço.
Flamengo goal: Vágner Love.

#4 - Corinthians 0 x 3 Flamengo - 07/02/1999


In the 1999 Rio-São Paulo Tournament, Flamengo silenced the Pacaembu stadium with a merciless 3-0 win over their rivals. The star of the match was the diminutive Romário. The star scored two beautiful goals. In the first, he received the ball from Beto, spun, and beat the goalkeeper with no chance. The second was a masterpiece. Romário received the ball on the left wing and inelegantly flicked it over Amaral. Then, he only had to flick the ball over the opposing goalkeeper. Beto finished for Flamengo.

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Competition: Rio-São Paulo Tournament 1999.
Stadium: Pacaembu (SP).
Audience: 12.780.
Flamengo: Clemer, Pimentel, Ronaldo, Fabão, Athirson (Leonardo Inácio), Jorginho, Vagner, Beto, Iranildo (Bebeto Melo), Romario, Leandro Machado (Maurinho) - Coach: Carlinhos.
Flamengo goals: Beto and Romário (2).

#4.1 - Executioner

Wearing the red-and-black jersey, Romário scored 204 goals in 240 matches, averaging 0,85 goals per game. Against Corinthians, the shorty liked to score. He scored 9 goals in 12 duels, averaging 0,75 in the derby. In 95, Romário scored one for Corinthians. In 96, 97, 98, and 99, the shorty increased his average to two goals per year.

#5 - Corinthians 0 x 2 Flamengo - 23/03/1991

In the group stage of the 1991 Copa Libertadores, the Greatest in the World defeated Corinthians 2-0 at Pacaembu Stadium. Flamengo's goals were scored by Rogério and Gaúcho. On that day, seeing their team trail 2-0, Corinthians fans rioted and invaded the field. Police attempted to prevent a widespread invasion and were attacked with bottles stolen from Pacaembu bars. Referee Renato Marsiglia ended the match. The result, then partial, was declared final, and we had another pitched battle that became known as "The Night of the Bottles."

Competition: Copa Libertadores da América - Group stage - 1991.
Stadium: Pacaembu (SP).
Audience: 18.565.
Flamengo: Gilmar, Ailton, Adilson, Rogerio, Piá, Marquinhos, Junior, Charles Guerreiro, Marcelinho, Alcindo (Paulo Nunes) and Gaucho (Nelio) - Coach: Vanderlei Luxemburgo.
Flamengo's goals: Rogério and Gaúcho.

#6 - Flamengo 2 x 0 Corinthians - 02/08/1989

In the first match of the Quarterfinals of the 1989 Copa do Brasil, the Red-Blacks defeated Corinthians 2-0, opening up a significant lead heading into the next match at Pacaembu Stadium. Zico and Nando scored the goals.

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Competition: 1989 Brazil Cup.
Stadium: Maracanã.
Audience: 10.538.
Flamengo: Cantarele, Leandro Silva, Marcio Rossini (Rogerio), Ze Carlos II, Leonardo, Marquinhos, Ailton, Zico, Alcindo, Nando and Zinho - Coach: Telê Santana.
Flamengo goals: Zico and Nando.

#7 - Corinthians 4 x 2 Flamengo - 12/08/1989

The second leg of the 1989 Copa do Brasil Quarterfinals was a thrilling affair. Corinthians had to beat Flamengo by a three-goal margin. In the 11th minute, Neto opened the scoring for the São Paulo team. Zico equalized in the 37th minute. In the second half, the match was all about suspense. Giba (24), Eduardo (27), and Neto (39) scored for Corinthians. With this result, the Red-Blacks were bidding farewell to the competition. However, in the 42nd minute of the second half, Maestro Júnior sent the nation into a frenzy with the qualifying goal.

Competition: 1989 Brazil Cup.
Stadium: Pacaembu.
Audience: 36.024.
Flamengo: Cantarele, Leandro Silva, Gonçalves (Junior Baiano), Rogério, Leonardo, Junior, Ailton, Zico, Alcindo (Marquinhos), Nando and Zinho - Coach: Telê Santana.
Flamengo goals: Zico and Júnior.

#8 - Flamengo 2 x 0 Corinthians - 03/02/1985

In the 1985 Brazilian Championship, the Greatest in the World defeated Corinthians 2-0 at the Maracanã. Gilmar and Mozer scored the goals.

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Competition: 1985 Brazilian Championship.
Stadium: Maracanã (RJ).
Audience: 52.024.
Team: Cantarele, Jorginho, Leandro, Mozer, Adalberto, Andrade, Adilio (Julio Cesar), Gilmar (Elder), Bebeto, Chiquinho and Marquinho - Coach: Zagallo.
Flamengo goals: Gilmar and Mozer.

#9 - Corinthians 2 x 2 Flamengo - 25/01/2016

In a penalty shootout, after a 2-2 draw in regulation time, Flamengo won the 2016 São Paulo Junior Football Cup. At Pacaembu Stadium, Corinthians' home ground until 2014, and on the day of the 462nd anniversary of the city of São Paulo, the "unsavory visitor" won 4-3. It was Flamengo's third victory in the competition, currently in the U-20s – they had already won in 1990 and 2011. Trindade, at three, and Matheus Sávio, at eight, scored for Flamengo in regulation time.

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Competition: 2016 São Paulo Junior Football Cup.
Stadium: Pacaembu (SP).
Paying public: 29.212 Present: 30.216.
Income: R$ 632.870,00.
Flamengo: Thiago; Thiago Ennes, Leo Duarte, Dener (Michel) and Arthur Bonaldo; Ronaldo, Trindade, Matheus Sávio (Kléber), Lucas Paquetá and Cafu (Patrick); Felipe Vizeu - Coach: Ze Ricardo.

#10 - Flamengo 3 x 2 Corinthians - 12/04/2016

On April 12 of this year, in Gávea, the Flamengo/Marinha women's soccer team won 3-2 against Corinthians in the fourth round of Group 6 of the Brazilian Women's Soccer Championship. Larissa (twice) and Bárbara scored the goals for the "Mais Querido" (the most beloved team). At the end of the competition, the Rubro-Negro team was crowned Brazilian champion.

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*Collaborated under the supervision of Ricardo Taves