In the classic between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, Flamengo ended up being defeated by Corinthians by 2 to 1, on Sunday afternoon (1), at Neo Química Arena, in a game of the 25th round of the Brasileirão. Pedro, in a penalty kick, scored the only red-black goal in the match. Due to the Fifa Date, Mais Querido only plays on September 12 against Bahia, at Maracanã, for the second leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil.

The game
The match began with a fierce battle for possession. Corinthians managed to find the back of the net in the seventh minute through Félix Torres, but after a VAR review, the defender was ruled offside.

Gradually, Flamengo began to put the ball on the ground and began to hold more possession. In the 15th minute, the first big chance came from Bruno Henrique, who received a pass from David Luiz and shot across goal, but Hugo saved.

In the 21st minute, Luiz Araújo took a shot from outside the box, but the goalkeeper saved it. Corinthians opened the scoring in the 25th minute, with Talles Magno, who appeared unmarked in the box, heading home: 1-0.

Mengão reacted quickly and scored through Pedro, from the penalty spot. The play that led to the penalty was a cross from Varela. After a VAR review, the referee ruled that Martínez had handled the ball inside the box. The red-and-black number 9 struck it into the middle of the goal, leveling the score at 1-1.

Due to the stoppages, the referee added nine minutes of stoppage time. Both teams sought a second goal, but went into the break tied.

After the second half, coach Tite gave Carlos Alcaraz his debut, replacing Pulgar. In the first play, the Argentine played a one-two with Pedro and burst into the box, but Hugo Souza came at the midfielder's feet to make the save. Five minutes in, Pedro drove the ball through the middle and fired a well-placed shot. The ball grazed the Corinthians goalkeeper's right post.

In the 14th minute, Corinthians scored their second through Romero, following a through ball from Garro. The striker, who had just come on, slotted the ball past Rossi to make it 2-1. After the goal, Tite made another change to his lineup. Allan came on for David Luiz, Carlinhos for Pedro, and Wesley for Varela.

In the final minutes, Flamengo rushed forward in search of an equalizer, but Corinthians closed up defense, making it difficult for the red-and-black team to create chances. In stoppage time, Yuri Alberto was sent off for a rough challenge on Wesley, leaving the home team with ten men.

After a scuffle, the referee consulted VAR and also issued red cards to Cacá and Carlos Alcaraz. In the final play of the match, Matheus Gonçalves took a well-placed shot, but the ball went wide. The match ended in defeat for the red-and-black team.

Next appointment
With the break for the FIFA Date, Rubro-Negro will only return to the field on September 12th to face Bahia, at 21:45 pm, at Maracanã, for the second leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil.

Flamengo
Rossi; Varela (Wesley), Fabricio Bruno, David Luiz (Allan) and Ayrton Lucas (Matheus Gonçalves); Erick Pulgar (Carlos Alcaraz), Leo Ortiz and Gerson; Luiz Araújo, Bruno Henrique and Pedro (Carlinhos).
Coach: Tite.

Corinthians
Hugo Souza; André Ramalho, Felix Torres and Cacá; Fagner (Ryan), Charles, Martinez (Raniele), Garro and Matheus Bidu; Talles Magno (Angel Romero) and Hernandez (Yuri Alberto).
Coach: Ramon Diaz.

Technical sheet
Corinthians 2x1 Flamengo – 25th Round of the Brazilian Championship
Location: Neo Química Arena, SP
Date and time: 01/09/2024 at 16:XNUMX am
Refereeing: Ramon Abatti Abel (SC), Nailton Junior de Sousa Oliveira (CE) and Thiaggo Americano Labes (SC)
Yellow cards: Erick Pulgar (FLA), Ayrton Lucas (FLA), Talles Magno (COR), Martínez (COR), Charles (COR), Ángel Romero (FLA), Félix Torres (COR) and Carlinhos (FLA)
Red card: Yuri Alberto (COR), Cacá (COR) and Carlos Alcaraz (FLA)
Goals: Talles Magno (25'1st half), Pedro (36'1st half) and Ángel Romero (14'2nd half).