Flamengo lost 2-0 to Palmeiras at Allianz Parque on Sunday afternoon. The match, which was part of the 34th round of the Brazilian Championship, saw all its goals scored in the first half, with Deyverson scoring in the 13th and 35th minutes. Flamengo returns to action next Thursday against Coritiba at 21 p.m.
The duel was worthy of a close finish in the top four. Flamengo started the match by dominating the Palmeiras half, but in the 4th minute, Moisés launched Deyverson, who beat the defense and scored the first goal. Looking to equalize, Flamengo pushed forward but struggled to score. In the 13th minute, Keno's shot hit the post, and Deyverson capitalized on the rebound to score the second.
In the second half, Rueda brought on Vinicius Júnior for Cuéllar, and Flamengo went on the attack. In the ninth minute, they nearly pulled one back after a Renê cross, which Luan tried to clear and nearly scored on his own. Flamengo's coach then brought on Marcio Araújo and Rodinei for Willian Arão and Renê.
Flamengo began to control the ball more, dominating the midfield, and through Vizeu and Paquetá, the team created good opportunities. In the 39th minute, Paquetá headed dangerously to the left of Prass's goal. However, the result remained unchanged, and the match ended with a Palmeiras victory.
With 50 points, Flamengo remains in seventh place in the standings. After the match against Coritiba, the team faces Corinthians in Rio de Janeiro.
The duel was worthy of a close finish in the top four. Flamengo started the match by dominating the Palmeiras half, but in the 4th minute, Moisés launched Deyverson, who beat the defense and scored the first goal. Looking to equalize, Flamengo pushed forward but struggled to score. In the 13th minute, Keno's shot hit the post, and Deyverson capitalized on the rebound to score the second.
In the second half, Rueda brought on Vinicius Júnior for Cuéllar, and Flamengo went on the attack. In the ninth minute, they nearly pulled one back after a Renê cross, which Luan tried to clear and nearly scored on his own. Flamengo's coach then brought on Marcio Araújo and Rodinei for Willian Arão and Renê.
Flamengo began to control the ball more, dominating the midfield, and through Vizeu and Paquetá, the team created good opportunities. In the 39th minute, Paquetá headed dangerously to the left of Prass's goal. However, the result remained unchanged, and the match ended with a Palmeiras victory.
With 50 points, Flamengo remains in seventh place in the standings. After the match against Coritiba, the team faces Corinthians in Rio de Janeiro.