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      Flamengo defeated Fortaleza by 2x1

      Flamengo overcame Fortaleza in a close win on Saturday, 2x1, on matchday 8. In this competition, Domènec Torrent's team came from two wins, and Rogério Ceni's team came from a defeat.

      The first goal was scored by Éverton Ribeiro after 6 minutes, through a header inside the penalty area. With 14 minutes on the clock, Juninho fired home for Fortaleza, from the penalty spot.

      Sub Gabriel Barbosa, after the break, changed the course of the game. Forward netted the last goal after 87 minutes with a left-foot strike. Forward is on a scoring streak of 4 consecutive games scoring.

      After the result Flamengo are 5th in the table, with 14 points, while Fortaleza sit 15th place, with 8 points. In relation to forthcoming league matches, Domènec Torrent's team will play away against Fluminense, whilst Rogério Ceni's team will play at home against Sport.

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      • Setting a new record for corners won in the competition, with a total of 11

      • Extended their unbeaten run to 6

      • Extended their run to 6 games scoring goals

      COMPETITION

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      JornadaMatchweek 8

      STADIUM

      Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho (Maracanã)
      Capacity78 838
      Pitch size105x68
      Founded1950
      Head-to-head
      12
      55% Wins
      7
      32% Wins
      22
      Official matches