The small crowd at Maracanã (7.772 fans and only 6.554 paying spectators) didn't even have time to mourn Olaria's first goal. Just as had happened last week against Americano, Flamengo once again quickly spoiled their opponent's enjoyment. This happened six minutes into the first half, when Adriano scored the equalizer right after the restart.

Adriano's goal was the result of a less polished play than last week's. On that occasion, shortly after conceding the first goal to Americano, the Emperor himself and his partner Vagner Love engaged in a sensational one-two, culminating in the goal by the Artilheiro do Amor—a passing game that many fans compared to video game controls. Against Olaria, the ball passed through more players (Vagner Love and Juan) before reaching the head of the number 10. The play began while some of Olaria's players, inattentive, were still celebrating the goal that opened the scoring five minutes into the first half.

The duo has scored 11 goals since Vagner Love's debut for Flamengo. Love has scored six times, while Adriano has scored five.