Vitória lose out to Flamengo

Flamengo defeated Vitória in a close win on Sunday, 1x2, on matchday 38. Coming into the contest, Salvador (BA)'s team came from a win, and Rio de Janeiro (RJ)'s team came from a defeat. Diego was decisive with 1 goal.

The opening goal was scored by Carlos Eduardo in the 40th minute.

After 75 minutes, Rafael Vaz fired home for Flamengo, laid on by Willian Arão. After seeing his second yellow card after 90 minutes, Caique Sá was sent off and left Vitória with 10-man. Diego scored the winner in the closing stages of the game from the penalty spot. In the final minutes of the game, Carlos Eduardo left the game early after seeing a red card.

After the result Flamengo are 6th in the table, with 56 points, while Vitória sit 16th place, with 43 points.