In the Brazilian Super Cup final, Flamengo drew 2-2 with Atlético-MG on Sunday afternoon (20), at Arena Pantanal, during normal time. The red-black goals were scored by Gabi and Bruno Henrique. In the penalty shootout, the Minas Gerais team won 8-7.

The game
The match started off fiercely contested, with a fierce battle for possession. In the 12th minute, Bruno Henrique attempted a counterattack, and Nathan Silva handled the ball. The referee didn't call the foul and allowed play to continue. In the 17th minute, Arrascaeta received the ball inside the box and crossed low to Gabi, but the ball was too powerful and the striker couldn't finish.

Next, after a corner kick from Everton Ribeiro, Fabrício Bruno rose high with a header that skimmed the post. In the 27th minute, Flamengo created another great opportunity. João Gomes made a great play and found Gabi free inside the box; the striker controlled it with his right foot, but sent it wide.

In the 41st minute, Atlético-MG opened the scoring with Nacho Fernández, following a rebound from Hugo: 1-0. The goal came precisely when Atlético-MG was playing better. The first half ended with Atlético-MG ahead.

Before the first minute of the second half, Arão grabbed the rebound in midfield and took a shot. The ball went over the goal. In the 10th minute, Mengão equalized! Filipe Luis delivered a beautiful pass to Arrascaeta, who took the ball to the byline and crossed to Bruno Henrique. The number 27 rose and headed the ball, which Everson saved. Gabi tapped the rebound into the back of the net: 1-1.

In the 18th minute, Mengão turned the score around! Lázaro received the ball on the left and delivered a beautiful through ball to Bruno Henrique. The striker beat the defender and subtly tipped it over the goalkeeper: 2-1.

At 29', Hulk tied the game for Atlético-MG: 2-2. After the tie, the game became electrifying, with a lot of fighting for possession of the ball. In the 41st minute, Vitinho delivered a good cross into the box, Lázaro attempted to deflect it into the net, but Arana made the last-ditch save. The match ended in a draw, and the decision went to penalties.

In a thrilling penalty shootout, Atlético-MG ended up prevailing and winning 8-7.

Next appointment
Rubro-Negro returns to the field next Wednesday (23) to face Botafogo, at 20 pm, at Nilton Santos. The game is valid for the eighth round of Cariocão.

Technical sheet
Atlético-MG 2(8)x2(7) Flamengo – Brazilian Super Cup Final
Location: Arena Pantanal, Cuiabá
Date and time: 20/02/2022 at 16:XNUMX PM
Referee: Anderson Daronco (RS)
Assistants: Danilo Ricardo Simon Manis (SP) and Bruno Raphael Pires (GO)
Yellow cards: Nathan Silva (CAM), Mariano (CAM), Jair (CAM), Gabi (FLA), João Gomes (FLA) and David Luiz (FLA)
Goals: Nacho Fernández (41'1st half), Gabi (10'2nd half), Bruno Henrique (18'2nd half) and Hulk (29'2nd half).

Flamengo lineup
Hugo; Rodinei (Matheuzinho), Fabricio Bruno, David Luiz and Filipe Luis (Leo Pereira); Willian Arão, João Gomes, De Arrascaeta (Vitinho) and Everton Ribeiro (Lazaro); Bruno Henrique (Diego) and Gabi.
Coach: Paulo Sousa.  

Atlético-MG lineup
Everson; Mariano, Nathan Silva, Godín and Guilherme Arana; Jair, Allan (Guga) and Nacho Fernández; Savarino (Ademir), Keno (Vargas) and Hulk.
Coach: Antonio Mohamed.

After a 2-2 draw in normal time, Flamengo was defeated by Atlético-MG on penalties 8-7 in the Brazilian Super Cup. #CRF pic.twitter.com/LvP0SbSPmm

- Flamengo (@Flamengo) February 20, 2022