Filipe Luís hails Pedro after Flamengo thrash rivals in Carioca | OneFootball

Pedro scored his first goals for Flamengo in 2026

Flamengo thrashed Sampaio Corrêa 7-1 last Saturday (07), in a match valid for the sixth round of the Campeonato Carioca. After the match, in a press conference, Filipe Luís showered Pedro with praise, as he found the net for the first time in 2026.

— First, regarding performance, for me it’s very important to observe behaviors on the field. For the players, it’s important to regain sensations. Seeing Pedro score again, being close to the box, making connections, this chemistry with his teammates who play with him, that they look for each other -, he said, before concluding:

— That’s why these pre-season games are important. They also guide us, the coaching staff, to correct mistakes and connect the connections that are formed on the field -, concluded Filipe Luís.

How did Pedro perform against Sampaio Corrêa?

Filipe Luís started Pedro in the match between Flamengo and Sampaio Corrêa. Thus, the number 9 opened the scoring for Mengão in the 16th minute of the first half. On that occasion, the red-black striker received a pass from Carrascal, left the opposing defender on the ground and shot into the right corner of goalkeeper Zé Carlos.

Soon after, in the 31st minute of the first half, Pedro found the net again. Lucas Paquetá delivered a beautiful pass to Samuel Lino, putting the winger face to face with the goal. Thus, the number 16 passed to the number 9, who only had to push the ball into the back of the net.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Pedro available, Flamengo returns to the field this Tuesday (10) to face Vitória. The match between the red-and-blacks takes place at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Barradão, for the third round of the Brasileirão.

Thus, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match between Flamengo and Vitória, through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão match.

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