In the debut of the 2021 Brasileirão, Flamengo beat Palmeiras 1-0 on Sunday afternoon (30), at Maracanã. The Rubro-Negro's goal was scored by Pedro, after a beautiful individual play by Bruno Henrique.

The game
The match began with a fierce battle for possession and numerous fouls. In the 11th minute, Flamengo created its first good opportunity. Arrascaeta delivered a beautiful pass to Pedro, who flicked the ball forward to beat Weverton and fired home from a tight angle. The ball rebounded off the goalkeeper and went out for a corner.

In the 17th minute, Diego Alves made a great save after a shot from Luiz Adriano in the six-yard box. Bruno Henrique then received the ball on the left edge of the box and passed it to Arrascaeta at the edge of the box. The Uruguayan fired a shot that the goalkeeper saved.

In the 45th minute, Gerson stole the ball from Luiz Adriano and passed it to Everton Ribeiro, who passed it forward to Pedro. The striker cleared the marker and shot wide. The first half ended without anyone changing the score.

The second half started electrifyingly, and less than a minute in, Flamengo had a great chance. Arrascaeta passed to Bruno Henrique, the ball deflected off Viña, and the striker fired over Weverton's goal. Five minutes in, Bruno Henrique received the ball on the left, cut inside, and struck powerfully. The ball bounced in front of the goalkeeper, who put it out for a corner.

The Red-Blacks worked the ball upfield, looking for space in Palmeiras' defense, which was tightly closed. In the 23rd minute, Arrascaeta took a free kick to the far post, and Rodrigo Caio arrived with a diving header, forcing Weverton to make a great save.

In the 29th minute, Mengão opened the scoring! In a superb, fast play down the left, Bruno Henrique took the ball to the baseline and crossed low for Pedro to finish with a sliding tackle: 1-0. Superior throughout the second half, the Mais Querido left the field with the victory, starting the Brasileirão on the right foot.

Next appointment
The Most Beloved returns to the field on June 10th to face Coritiba, at 21:30 pm, at Couto Pereira Stadium, for the first leg of the round of XNUMX of the Copa do Brasil.

Flamengo lineup
Diego Alves; Isla, Rodrigo Caio, Willian Arão and Filipe Luis; Diego (Michael), Gerson, Everton Ribeiro (Vitinho) and Arrascaeta (Michael); Bruno Henrique and Pedro (Rodrigo Muniz).
Coach: Rogério Ceni.

Technical sheet
Flamengo 1x0 Palmeiras – 1st Round of the 2021 Brazilian Championship
Location: Maracanã, RJ
Date: 30 / 05 / 2021
Goals: Pedro (29'2nd half)
Referee: Anderson Daronco (RS)
Assistants: Leirson Peng (RS) and Michael Stanislau (RS)
Yellow cards: Viña (PAL), Patrick de Paula (PAL), Rodrigo Caio (FLA) and Vitinho (FLA).