Carrascal sprint saves Flamengo, then sets up opener against Red Bull Bragantino | OneFootball

Flamengo lead Red Bull Bragantino 1-0 at the Maracanã after an eventful start in round 28 of the Brasileirão on Sunday.

According to Coluna Do Fla, Ayrton Lucas injured the back of his right thigh in a challenge with Fernando and left the pitch in tears. Alex Sandro replaced him.

Soon after an Arrascaeta free-kick, Bragantino broke on the counter. Referee Rodrigo José Pereira de Lima allowed play to continue despite a clear foul by Fernando on Varela as the visitors closed in on Rossi’s goal.

Jorge Carrascal raced back to make a double block, a passage that was as good as a goal with the score still 0-0.

Flamengo struck on 12 minutes when Varela arrived between defenders to steer in with his right foot from a Jorge Carrascal cross from the left.

The leaders began the day on 57 points. With Palmeiras drawing 0-0 with Grêmio, a positive result could open up a gap at the top.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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