Flamengo defeats CSA in the last game before the Copa América break
Vitinho and Gabigol scored in the victory at the Mané Garrincha stadium
By Communication - Flamengo - inIn the last match before the Copa América break, Flamengo beat CSA 2-0 on Wednesday night (12), securing three more points at the Mané Garrincha stadium in Brasília. With the result, Mais Querido reached third place, with five wins in nine matches.
The game
Flamengo created good opportunities during the opening period but failed to convert them. Attacking more with the good movement of Everton Ribeiro, Vitinho, and Gabriel Barbosa, the "Mais Querido" (the most beloved team) threatened CSA on several occasions, without suffering any major attacks from the opposing team. Despite coming forward more and dominating the offensive plays, the "Rubro-Negro" failed to open the scoring and went into halftime with a 0-0 draw.
In the second half, the dynamic remained similar, but Flamengo began to apply increasing pressure. Despite goalkeeper Jordi's strong performance, the team from Gávea came out on top. In the 20th minute, Everton Ribeiro crossed, and the number 11 found himself unmarked to head the ball into the back of the CSA net. Ten minutes later, Willian Arão received the ball, made a great individual play, and nearly scored, but Gabriel Barbosa was responsible for scoring Mengo's second goal of the night.
And now?
Rubro-Negro will only play again in mid-July, when they have a scheduled match against Athletico-PR, away from home, on the 10th. The match is valid for the first leg of the Copa do Brasil and the date may still be subject to change.