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.
Flamengo | Fortaleza | |||
7 | 4 | Shots | 1 | 8 |
7 | 2 | Shots on target | 1 | 8 |
3 | Total Tackles | 3 | ||
2 | Tackles Won | 2 | ||
8 | 1 | Ball steals | 6 | 7 |
7 | 70 | Total Passes | 48 | 8 |
7 | 62 | Passes Completed | 43 | 8 |
8 | 1 | Saves | 6 | 7 |
8 | 3 | Fouls Committed | 4 | 7 |
4 | Fouls Suffered | 4 |