In a game played behind closed doors at the Maracanã, Flamengo defeated Portuguesa 2-1 today in the third round of the Taça Rio. Vitinho and De Arrascaeta scored the goals for the Mais Querido, who maintains a 100% record in the second round of the Campeonato Carioca.

The game

In the first half, there were very few scoring chances. Both Flamengo and Portuguesa studied each other closely. Flamengo's best chance fell to Bruno Henrique. In the 37th minute, Renê delivered a perfect cross, but BH headed wide.

In the second half, Flamengo improved but fell behind. In the 12th minute, Maicon Douglas scored for Portuguesa. Flamengo pushed forward and turned the game around in the final stretch with Vitinho in the 42nd minute and De Arrascaeta in the 45th. Incidentally, it was a stunning goal from the Uruguayan, his right-footed shot. His 20th goal for the Sacred Mantle. And that's how it ended: 2-1 for Mengão!