All is equal in the 2021 Campeonato Carioca final. Flamengo and Fluminense drew 1-1 this Saturday at Maracanã in the first leg of the final. Gabigol scored the red-and-black goal from the penalty spot. It was his 50th goal at Maracanã. The teams will face each other again next Saturday at the same time and venue.

The game

1st half

The first half belonged to Flamengo, and in the 17th minute, Gabigol opened the scoring. Gerson was fouled by Egídio in the box. Penalty! Gabigol stepped up to take the penalty and, with great skill, scored the game's first goal. Goalkeeper on one side, ball on the other. Gabi now has 50 goals for the "Greatest in the World."

In the 34th minute, Mengão almost got their second. De Arrascaeta made a great play and sent a cross-shot from the edge of the box. The ball went very close to Marcos Felipe's goal. In the 37th minute, Arrasca again. He unleashed a bomb from the edge of the box. Once again, Marcos Felipe prevented the Mais Querido's second goal. 

In the 42nd minute, Gabigol had a great chance to score after being passed by Bruno Henrique, but the striker shot wide. The referee then flagged for offside. 

2st half

In the second half, Flamengo also had excellent chances to extend their lead. First, Arrasca. In the fourth minute, he received a great cross from Isla and headed the ball down. Marcos Felipe saved it. In the 4th minute, Arrasca passed the ball to BH, but the striker's shot was weak. The ball fell to Marcos Felipe. 

Fluminense tied the game in the 31st minute with a header from Abel Hernández. In the 35th minute, Mengão could have taken the lead. Vitinho unleashed a powerful shot from outside the box, but the only thing that kept the ball from going into the net was a fluke.

There's more on Saturday, Nation! Let's go all out in search of our third championship!

Flamengo lineup: Coach: Rogério Ceni.