In a classic marked by controversial moments, Vasco defeated Flamengo 2-0 this Sunday at Maracanã. Elton and Jéferson scored the match's goals. With the result, the red-and-black team moved into third place in Group B of the Taça Rio, with seven points. Botafogo and Friburguense, both with nine points, lead the group. In the next round, the team from Gávea faces Madureira on Wednesday at Edson Passos Stadium.

The match started evenly, with both teams creating good scoring chances. Flamengo's first opportunity came in the 14th minute. Léo Moura made a great play down the right and crossed for Ibson, who attempted a volley. In the 16th minute, Willians, who had already received a yellow card, fouled Carlos Alberto and was sent off by referee Luiz Antônio da Silva Santos.

Even down ten men, Flamengo went on the attack and nearly opened the scoring in the 19th minute. Zé Roberto received the ball from Josiel in the penalty area, but was blocked before he could shoot.

In the 32nd minute, Carlos Alberto received his second yellow card and was sent off, leaving both teams with ten men. Eight minutes later, Elton burst into the box from the right and fired a dangerous shot.

In the second half, Cuca took off Josiel and brought on Obina. Four minutes in, the number 18 received the ball in the penalty area and shot over Tiago's goal. Four minutes later, referee Luiz Antônio da Silva Santos sent off number 2 Léo Moura for a foul on full-back Ramon. Cuca made a change to his lineup, bringing on Kleberson for Zé Roberto.

In the 11th minute, Nilton took a free kick from the midfield and the ball fell to Elton, who shot without Bruno having a chance: 1-0 Vasco. In the 13th minute, Ramon fouled Everton Silva and was also sent off.

The game opened up, and Vasco capitalized on a counterattack to extend their lead in the 16th minute. Rodrigo Pimpão passed to Jéferson, who scored after Bruno had come through to make it 2-0 Vasco. In the 20th minute, Everton Silva fired a shot from the edge of the box, but the ball flew just wide of Tiago's right post.

Flamengo ran until the end, but was unable to reverse the result.

TECHNICAL SHEET: VASCO 2 X 0 FLAMENGO

Stadium: Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro (RJ)\ Date/time: 22/3/2009 - 18:1.213.044,00 p.m. (Brasília time)\ Referee: Luiz Antônio Silva dos Santos (RJ)\ Assistants: Jorge Luis Campos Roxo (RJ) and Silbert Faria Sisquim (SP)\ Revenue/attendance: R$ 69.648 / 73.371 paying spectators and 16 present\ Yellow cards: Carlos Alberto, Ramon, Titi, Nilton, Jéferson, Fernando and Elton (VAS); Willians, Aírton, Ronaldo Angelim and Fábio Luciano (FLA)\ Red cards: Willians, 1'/33st half (FLA), Carlos Alberto, 1'/8st half (VAS), Leonardo Moura, 2'/13nd half (FLA), Ramon, 2'/48nd half, Titi, 2'/11nd half (VAS).\ GOALS: Elton, 2'/1nd half (0-15); Jéferson, 2'/2nd half (0-XNUMX).\

VASCO: Tiago, Paulo Sérgio, Fernando, Titi and Ramon; Amaral, Nilton, Jéferson (Edu, 26'/2nd half) and Carlos Alberto; Alex Teixeira (Rodrigo Pimpão, 14'/2nd half) and Elton (Léo Lima, 37'/2nd half). Coach: Dorival Júnior.

FLAMENGO: Bruno, Everton Silva, Fábio Luciano, Ronaldo Angelim and Juan; Aírton (Everton, 30'/2nd half), Willians, Ibson and Léo Moura; Ze Roberto (Kleberson, 10'/2nd half) and Josiel (Obina, half-time). Coach: Cuca.