Flamengo fights until the end and beats Botafogo 1-0, at Nilton Santos
In the 43rd minute of the second half, Lincoln scored the winning goal for the red-black team.
By Romulo Paranhos - inFlamengo took to the field on Thursday night (07), at Nilton Santos Stadium, and beat Botafogo 1-0 in a match valid for the 31st round of the Brazilian Championship. In the last minutes of the game, Lincoln scored the goal that sealed the red-black victory.
The game
The derby started off quite close, with intense competition for the ball in midfield on both sides. Flamengo tried to mount offensive plays but were thwarted by numerous fouls. In the 41st minute, the Rubro-Negro created a dangerous opportunity with a powerful shot from Gabigol, which flew just wide of Gatito's right post. The first half, which was stopped numerous times, ended in a 0-0 draw.
The Mais Querido returned for the second half more alert and with their usual intensity. In the 8th minute, Botafogo's Luiz Fernando received his second yellow card and was sent off, leaving the black and white team with one less. After the sending-off, Flamengo began to attack dangerously. After so many attempts, Mengão scored their goal. In the 43rd minute, in a quick play through midfield, Everton Ribeiro arrived on the left flank and found Bruno Henrique, who went to the byline and crossed perfectly for Lincoln to tap into the back of the net, sealing the 1-0 victory for the red and black.
And now?
Flamengo returns to the field next Sunday (10) to face Bahia at Maracanã, at 18 pm, for the 32nd round of the Brasileirão.
Flamengo lineup
Diego Alves, Rafinha, Pablo Mari, Renê; W. Arão, Gerson (Lucas Silva), Everton Ribeiro, Vitinho (Lincoln), Bruno Henrique; Gabriel Barbosa (Piris da Motta).