In front of the Nation on Ilha do Urubu, Mais Querido sought a draw against Avaí and added another point in the Brazilian Championship. After falling behind on the scoreboard, Rodinei scored a beautiful goal to give the final score to the match this Saturday (23).
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Despite Flamengo dominating the start of the game, the opposing team managed to take the lead. In the 17th minute, Pedro Castro took a dangerous free kick that nestled into the left corner of Diego Alves' goal. Trailing, Reinaldo Rueda's team relied on the encouragement of the fans to turn the game around.
After the break, the appetite for goals was even greater. Although Avaí tightened their defense, leaving little space in the center of the field, some chances were created, mainly through Everton Ribeiro and Lucas Paquetá. Despite applying pressure, the difficulties in creating chances due to the good defensive posture of the Santa Catarina team persisted.
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The match was entering its final stretch. Flamengo continued to search for the equalizer in every way possible, until they won a corner after a good play down the right side. Everton Ribeiro took a dangerous corner, which was cleared by Judson. However, Rodinei controlled the ball at the edge of the area and, with his left foot, unleashed a spectacular shot into the top right corner of goalkeeper Douglas's net. Flamengo had equalized.
From that moment on, the goal was to turn the game around. The fans erupted in the stands, chanting encouragement and continuing to push the team forward. On the field, the Sacred Mantle was also honored until the final whistle, even without scoring a second goal in the match.
The displays of grit and willpower build a great spirit for the upcoming decision. This Wednesday (27), Rubro-Negro will decide the title of the Copa do Brasil against Cruzeiro. The match will be played at Mineirão, with the ball rolling from 21:45 pm.