Flamengo held by Corinthians after Evertton Araújo sees red | OneFootball

Flamengo remained in fifth place in the Brazilian Championship after the eighth round

Flamengo drew with Corinthians 1-1 this Sunday (22), at the Neo Química Arena, during the eighth round of the Brazilian Championship. It is worth noting that the Rubro-Negro played almost the entire second half with one player less, as Evertton Araújo received a red card at seven minutes.

THE GAME

GOAL FOR FLAMENGO! Yes! At four minutes into the game, Flamengo opened the scoring against Corinthians. The Most Beloved stole the ball, Pedro passed to Paquetá, who shot into the corner, leaving no chance for Hugo Souza! 1-0!

Despite the goal, Flamengo continued with ball possession. The Rubro-Negro tried to exchange passes to find the best space to finish the play. Corinthians, at the moment, felt the goal from the Most Beloved.

Goal for Corinthians. Yuri Alberto equalized the game after an assist from Matheus Bidu. On the occasion, the forward from the São Paulo team received a pass inside the area and, alone, found the net. 1-1.

Almost a goal for Pedro! At 24 minutes into the first half, Flamengo made a good attack on the right side. Arrascaeta received a pass and crossed to the number 9, who almost scored a volley in the classic.

Technical break! At 30 minutes into the first half, the game between Flamengo and Corinthians remains tied at 1-1. Paquetá opened the scoring, while Yuri Alberto equalized at the Neo Química Arena.

The first 45 minutes of the game are over! Flamengo is drawing with Corinthians 1-1 with goals from Lucas Paquetá and Yuri Alberto. Let's go to the second half!

SECOND HALF

The second half did not start well for Flamengo. First, Arrascaeta had the chance to pass to Samuel Lino to score the second goal, but held onto the ball and did not continue the Rubro-Negro attack.

Later, Evertton Araújo received a direct red card. The midfielder stepped on Bidon, the referee went to the VAR to review the play but maintained the decision and sent the player off. Flamengo with one less at seven minutes into the game.

Due to the expulsion, Leonardo Jardim made changes in Flamengo. The Portuguese coach took out Arrascaeta and Samuel Lino and brought in De La Cruz and Carrascal. In other words, the coach decided to pull back a bit with one player less.

Another substitution for Flamengo! Leonardo Jardim decided to take out Pedro and put in Wallace Yan! The coach's idea is to give more mobility in the attack and help in the counterattack, as the Rubro-Negro is one player down.

Corinthians had more ball possession, as they had one more player. Despite this, the São Paulo team could not find the net against Flamengo and the interstate classic ended 1-1.

MATCH DETAILS CORINTHIANS 1 X 1 FLAMENGO Competition: eighth round of the Brasileirão Location: Neo Química Arena, São Paulo Date: March 22, 2026, Sunday Goals: Yuri Alberto and Lucas Paquetá

Flamengo: Rossi, Varela, Danilo, Vitão and Alex Sandro; Evertton Araújo, Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Paquetá, Lino and Pedro. Coach: Leonardo Jardim

Corinthians: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique and Matheus Bidu; Raniele, André, André Carrillo and Breno Bidon; Memphis Depay and Yuri Alberto.

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