In a match decided by the details, Flamengo lost to São Paulo 2-0 this Sunday afternoon at the Maracanã stadium. The defeat left the Gávea team in seventh place in the Brazilian Championship, with 40 points. Flamengo remains in contention for a spot in the Copa Libertadores and the Brasileirão title, and their next challenge is against Ipatinga next Sunday at the Maracanã stadium.

The first half was evenly matched, with both teams constantly searching for a goal. With the red-and-black nation in full attendance at Morumbi Stadium, Flamengo's first good chance fell to Marcelinho Paraíba in the fifth minute, trying his luck from outside the box. In the 11th minute, debutant Josiel scored, but the referee ruled it out, citing the striker as offside.

Flamengo created another good chance in the 13th minute. Josiel finished off a cross at the far post, and Rogério Ceni saved the São Paulo team. São Paulo had their first chance in the 26th minute, with André Lima attempting a bicycle kick. Five minutes later, Rodrigo missed a good chance for Muricy Ramalho's team.

At the end of the first half, Zé Luis crossed from the right, André Lima missed and Dagoberto scored for São Paulo: 1-0 at Morumbi.

In the second half, São Paulo continued to push forward down the right, as Zé Luis was having a strong game and Juan wasn't repeating his recent performances for the red and black. On one of these attacks, Zé Luis crossed, and André Lima missed a great opportunity in the box, shooting over Bruno's goal.

Flamengo nearly equalized in the 11th minute. After a cross from Kleberson, Marcelinho Paraíba shot at the far post, but Rogério Ceni saved on the line. Three minutes later, Zé Luis received the ball from Hernanes and crossed to Hugo's head: 2-0 São Paulo.

Caio Júnior decided to make changes to his team, taking off Josiel and Ibson and bringing on Vandinho and Sambueza. In the 26th minute, Juan received the ball from Sambueza and crossed to Vandinho, who missed it all alone, in front of Rogério Ceni. Flamengo's last good chances of the match fell to Vandinho and Obina, but Flamengo was unable to change the score.

TECHNICAL SHEET:\ SÃO PAULO 2 X 0 FLAMENGO\

Stadium: Morumbi, São Paulo (SP)\ Time: 16pm (Brasília time)\ Referee: Leandro P. Vuaden (RS)\ Assistants: Alessandro Alvaro Rocha (FIFA-BA) and Milton Otaviano dos Santos (FIFA-RN)\ Revenue and Attendance: R$794.509,00 / 23.925\ Yellow Cards: Kleberson (FLA), André Dias and Jean (SPO)\ Red Cards:\

Goals: Dagoberto, 44'/1st half (1-0), Hugo, 14'/2nd half (2-0)

Coach: Muricy Ramalho.\ FLAMENGO: Bruno, Leo Moura, Fabio Luciano, Ronaldo Angelim and Juan; Jailton, Ibson (Sambueza, 42'/2nd half), Kleberson and Everton; Marcelinho Paraíba and Josiel (Vandinho, 25'/2nd half). Coach: Caio Junior.\