In the postponed game of the 17th round of the Brasileirão, Flamengo drew with Internacional 1-1 on Wednesday night (30), at Beira Rio, in Porto Alegre. Alcaraz, from a penalty, scored the red-black goal in the match. The Mais Querido's next commitment will be the first duel of the Copa do Brasil decision against Atlético-MG, at Maracanã, next Sunday (3).

The game
Less than a minute into the match, Borré burst into the box and flicked the ball past Rossi. Varela managed to save it on the line. The game started with a bang, and Flamengo responded immediately. Bruno Henrique was sent forward, won the battle with Bruno Gomes and Bernabéi, and shot toward goal. The ball went just wide of the post.

In the 11th minute, the red-and-black team threatened again. Alcaraz made a great play in the middle and passed to Plata, who was wide open on the right. The Ecuadorian passed to Gerson at the edge of the box, who took a shot, and the ball went just wide of Rochet's left post.

The early game was a frenetic exchange, with both teams constantly looking to attack. In the 22nd minute, Evertton Araújo delivered a perfect cross for Bruno Henrique to head home. The ball flew just wide of the post. Flamengo continued to attack, searching for their first goal. In the 32nd minute, following a corner, Pulgar laid the ball off for Varela to strike first time. The ball grazed the post.

In the closing stages, Mengão created another good chance. Alcaraz crossed to the far post, and Pulgar headed the ball, but Rochet made a good save. Thiago Maia then handled the ball in the box, and the referee awarded a penalty. Alcaraz stepped up to take the kick and fired a powerful shot into the corner to open the scoring at Beira Rio: 1-0.

Flamengo returned for the second half maintaining the same momentum. In the third minute, Evertton Araújo left Bruno Henrique one-on-one with Rochet, but the striker shot straight at the goalkeeper. Meanwhile, Inter also attacked and created chances to equalize.

After the 15th minute, the game slowed down a bit and became more contested in midfield. To try to win possession, Inter pressured Flamengo's attacking play, making it difficult for the red-and-blacks to get forward. In the 30th minute, the red-and-blacks missed a fantastic chance! Michael was released into the box and hit a cross, but the ball fell to Alcaraz in the box, who dribbled past his marker and fired wide.

In the final stretch, Enner Valencia gained speed and beat Rossi to tie the match: 1-1. The final minutes were electrifying with both teams searching for the winning goal, but the match ended in a draw.

Week's agenda
Rubro-Negro returns to the field next Sunday (3) to face Atlético-MG, at 16 pm, at Maracanã, for the first leg of the grand final of the Copa do Brasil.

Flamengo
Rossi; Varela, Fabrício Bruno, Leo Ortiz and Ayrton Lucas; Erick Pulgar, Evertton Araújo and Alcaraz (Matheus Gonçalves); Gerson, Bruno Henrique and Plata (Michael).
Coach: Filipe Luís

international
Rochet; Bruno Gomes, Rogel, Vitão and Bernabéi; Romulo (Bruno Henrique), Thiago Maia (Enner Valencia), Bruno Tabata (Gabriel Carvalho), Wesley (Wanderson) and Alan Patrick; Borré.
Technician: Roger Machado.

Technical sheet
Internacional 1x1 Flamengo – 17th Round of the Brazilian Championship
Location: Beira Rio, Porto Alegre-RS
Date and time: 30/10/2024 at 19:XNUMX am
Refereeing: Davi de Oliveira Lacerda (ES), Guilherme Dias Camilo (FIFA/MG) and Douglas Pagung (ES)
Yellow cards: Varela (FLA), Rogel (INT), Erick Pulgar (FLA), Fabrício Bruno (FLA) and Gerson (FLA)
Goals: Alcaraz (47'1ºT) and Enner Valencia (43'2ºT).