Leonardo Jardim wins Rio derby! Joy for ex-Sporting boss | OneFootball

Leonardo Jardim picked up all three points in Flamengo’s clash against Fluminense, in an intense derby in the 11th round of the Brasileirão. The Portuguese coach led the team to a 2-1 win at the Maracanã, in a match marked by decisive moments from early on.

Flamengo started strongly and took the lead as early as the 7th minute through Pedro, who capitalized on a mistake by goalkeeper Fábio to score the opener.

Fluminense responded in the final stages and pulled one back in the 76th minute through Jefferson Savarino, increasing the pressure in the closing moments. The team tried to find an equalizer, but came up against resistance from the opposing defense and saves from goalkeeper Augustín Rossi.

In stoppage time, the match became even more tense with Jorge Carrascal being sent off at 90’+5. Even so, Flamengo managed to hold on to the lead until the final whistle, securing three important points, after a recent defeat against RB Bragantino.

With this result, Leonardo Jardim’s side move up to second place in the league, with 20 points and a game in hand. The leaders remain Abel Ferreira’s Palmeiras, who drew in this round, maintaining their advantage at the top of the table.

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