📹 Flamengo fight back to beat Santos, still near Z-4; watch the goals

After a hectic final stretch, Flamengo bounced back in the Brasileirão by halting Santos’ rise.

Coming from behind, the Rubro-Negro beat Peixe 3-1 this Sunday (5) in the 10th round of the competition.

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The match was played at the Maracanã in front of 68,615 fans.

Lacking inspiration

Flamengo had the expected greater share of possession in the first half.

But they lacked inspiration. The best chance fell to Carrascal, who chose to shoot instead of setting up Arrascaeta.

They also lacked the ability to break through the last defensive line of a Santos side that performed well without the ball.

Cuca’s team suffered little and tried to attack, but without the necessary quality. They went into halftime “satisfied” with the idea that they had not been overwhelmed.

Clinical Santos, VAR in action, and the comeback

A surprise in the lineup, Lautaro Díaz does not have the trust of the Santos fans.

But he made all the difference by beating Leo Ortiz in a duel and scoring a fine goal early in the second half (48').

Flamengo’s response came shortly after (55').

But Leo Ortiz was offside at the start of the move.

Pedro wheeled away in celebration soon after, but it was Zé Ivaldo’s own goal that made it 1-1 (64').

Santos would suffer another blow soon after when Anderson Daronco awarded a penalty for Barreal’s foul on Arrascaeta.

Brazão guessed the right corner, but Jorginho completed the comeback (71'). Ten penalties, ten goals for Fla.

The many substitutions on both sides left the game more open.

And it was Flamengo’s bench that showed more quality.

Plata found success down the right and set up Paquetá, who made it 3-1 with a classy finish (90').

Santos did not give up. But they saw Varela come to the rescue once again in the 95th minute.

And there was still time for Plata to hit the post.

📊 Standings and schedule 📅

Flamengo moved up to 17 points. They are fourth with a game in hand.

They will be back in action on Wednesday (8), when they face Cusco.

The match in Peru will be the opening round of Libertadores Group A.

Santos, meanwhile, remain on 10 points and are still close to the relegation zone.

On Wednesday (8), Peixe will be in Ecuador to face Deportivo Cuenca.

The match is part of the opening round of Copa Sudamericana Group D.

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