Abel Ferreira assistant refuses to give up title, eyes Flamengo v Palmeiras | OneFootball

Flamengo moved clear at the top of the Brasileirão with a 2-1 win over Red Bull Bragantino at the Maracanã, reaching 60 points with Palmeiras on 57. Palmeiras had drawn with Grêmio earlier on Sunday 20, keeping the race tight.

According to Coluna Do Fla, João Martins, Abel Ferreira’s assistant, said he is not giving up on the title, stressing there are 16 finals left and it is game by game. He admitted they had fallen short of their aims, but one point is better than none, adding that if the leaders won on Sunday they would be one game away and the head to head still to come keeps everything open.

Flamengo and Palmeiras meet in round 36 on 22 November at Nubank Parque, a clash that could prove decisive in the title race.

At the Maracanã, Flamengo started on the front foot as Varela opened the scoring early. Pedro ended his goal drought after the interval to make it 2-0, before Bragantino pulled one back via a Bruno Henrique own goal to complete the 2-1 scoreline.

With an international window ahead, Flamengo are next in action on 8 October against Santos at Vila Belmiro at 19:30 Brasília time. They enter the break as outright leaders.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

“Artificial intelligence was used to assist in creating this article based on reporting from the original source quoted.”