On the afternoon of this Wednesday (16), Flamengo faced Madureira in the seventh round of the Campeonato Carioca, in Conselheiro Galvão. In a comeback, Mengão won 2-1, with goals from Everton Ribeiro and Willian Arão.

Now, Flamengo turns its attention to the Brazilian Super Cup, this Sunday (20), at Arena Pantanal, in Cuiabá, against Atlético-MG. 

The game
Flamengo started the match looking to attack, but right from the first attack, Madureira won back the ball and mounted a counterattack. Ygor Catatau raced down the left and finished with a cross to open the scoring.

The red-and-black team responded quickly: Pedro received a good cross into the box, but controlled it and couldn't finish. In the first half, Mengão tried to create opportunities, mainly through Marinho and Vitinho, but were unsuccessful.

In the 26th minute, João Gomes broke free down the left and crossed to Pedro; the striker stretched out but couldn't connect. In the final stretch of the first half, the Mais Querido's first substitution was made: Arão came on to replace Andreas Pereira.

At half-time, Everton Ribeiro came on to replace Marinho and the changes soon took effect.

In the 14th minute, Flamengo equalized! Renê had the ball on the left and found Vitinho in the middle; the number 11 crossed, Arão headed it in, and Everton Ribeiro was there to finish.

Soon after, Renê found Pedro inside the box; the striker set up a dangerous shot, forcing a great save from the opposing goalkeeper. Bruno Henrique and Matheuzinho came on to replace Vitinho and Isla, respectively. And on his first attempt, the number 27 cut in at speed and finished with a cross. Flamengo grew into the game.

In the 23rd minute, the breakthrough came! After a back-and-forth in the box, Pedro's shot spun out, and the ball bounced into the corner; Arão appeared and slotted it into the corner with great skill: a beautiful goal for the number 5.

Flamengo's final change was David Luiz, who replaced Renê. Flamengo maintained its momentum in search of a third goal. Pedro and João Gomes exchanged passes, and the Flamengo striker was free, but he wasted no time on the ball and couldn't finish. In the closing stages, Pedro had one last chance, but his shot went just wide of the post. Thus, Willian Arão's goal sealed the victory.
 
Next appointment
The Most Beloved returns to the field next Sunday (20), to face Atlético-MG, at 16 pm, at Arena Pantanal, in Cuiabá, for the Brazilian Super Cup.

Technical sheet
Madureira 1x2 Flamengo – 7th Round of the Carioca Championship
Location: Counselor Galvão
Date and time: 16/02/2022 at 15:30 pm
Arbitration: Rodrigo Carvalhaes de Miranda
Assistants: Carlos Henrique Alves de Lima Filho and Carlos Henrique Cardoso de Souza
Goals: Ygor Catatau (1' 1st half), Everton Ribeiro (14' 2nd half) and Willian Arão (23' 2nd half).
Yellow cards: Marinho (FLA), Andreas (FLA), Bruno Henrique (FLA), Paulo Sousa (FLA), Kaio Magno (MAD), Henrique Luiz (MAD) and Alfredo Sampaio (MAD).

Flamengo lineup
Diego Alves; Isla (Matheuzinho), Noga, Cleiton and Renê (David Luiz); João Gomes, Andreas (Willian Arão) and Diego; Vitinho (Bruno Henrique), Marinho (Everton Ribeiro) and Pedro.
Coach: Paulo Sousa.

Madureira lineup
Dida; Rhuan Rodrigues (Paulo Cezar), Edgar Silva, Feliphe Gabriel and Guilherme Zóio; Felipe Dias, Henrique Luiz (Diogo Carlos) and Rafinha (Marino), (Marlinho); Ygor Catatau (Kaio Magno), Erick Pulga and Pipico.
Coach: Alfredo Sampaio.

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- Flamengo (@Flamengo) February 16, 2022