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.
Fortaleza | Flamengo | |||
8 | 4 | Shots | 6 | 7 |
8 | 1 | Shots on target | 2 | 7 |
2 | Total Tackles | 2 | ||
7 | 2 | Tackles Won | 1 | 8 |
7 | 11 | Ball steals | 3 | 8 |
8 | 26 | Total Passes | 69 | 7 |
8 | 19 | Passes Completed | 65 | 7 |
8 | 1 | Saves | 2 | 7 |
3 | Fouls Committed | 3 | ||
7 | 3 | Fouls Suffered | 2 | 8 |