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Flamengo beat Fortaleza

Flamengo overcame Fortaleza, 1x2, on Thursday, in a game relating to mathweek 26. Before this matchday, Rogério Ceni's team came from a defeat, and Jorge Jesus's team came from three wins. Reinier was decisive with 1 goal.In this game were recorded just 17 shots, the lowest this season.

The first half came to an end without goals.

Bruno Melo opened the score with 61 minutes on the clock, from the penalty spot. After 83 minutes, Gabriel Barbosa struck for Flamengo, from the penalty spot. Reinier netted the last goal with 90 minutes on the clock.

After the result Flamengo are 1st in the table, with 61 points, while Fortaleza sit 15th place, with 28 points. With regard to the next fixture, Rio de Janeiro (RJ)'s team will play at home against Fluminense, whilst Fortaleza (CE)'s team will play at home against Grêmio.

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Factos Marcantes
  • Only 17 shots, the lowest number this season

  • Won only 16 corners, their lowest total this season

  • Registered the highest number of offsides - 4

Fortaleza
  • Made only 6, his lowest in the competition

  • Made the least fouls in a singles game this season with 8

  • Setting a new record for corners won in the competition, with a total of 4

  • Registered the lowest percentage of ball possession across all teams this season, with 30%

Flamengo
  • Beating the record of most corners won in the competition, with a total of 12

  • Registered the best ball possession across all teams this season, with 69%

  • Extended their unbeaten run to 13

  • Extended their run to 4 games scoring goals

  • Continue their winning run with 4 games

COMPETITION

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JornadaMatchweek 26

STADIUM

Governador Plácido Aderaldo Castelo (Castelão)
Capacity63 903
Pitch size110m x 75m
Founded1973
Head-to-head
7
32% Wins
12
55% Wins
22
Official matches