Fla held late by Vasco as added-time header snatches point | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Flamengo and Vasco da Gama drew 2-2 at the Maracanã. Pedro put Fla ahead in the eighth minute, finishing after a pass from Gonzalo Plata. After VAR confirmed the spot kick, Jorginho doubled Fla's lead from the spot (60.). Vasco hit back through Robert Renan with a close-range header (84.), then Hugo Moura levelled in the seventh minute of second half stoppage time. Cruz-Maltino finished with 51.4% possession, reflecting their late territorial squeeze, while Mengão managed six shots on target.

Player of the Match: Hugo Moura came off the bench to head the stoppage time equaliser and completed 12 of 14 passes, turning the game's momentum for Vasco.

Stat of the Match: Thiago Mendes completed 72 of 76 passes, keeping Vasco's midfield secure as they chased the comeback.

Three Things We Learned: Vasco attempted 20 shots to Fla's 12, illustrating the visitors' pressure across both halves. VAR decisions matter, with the confirmed spot kick helping Mengão build a two-goal cushion before the late swing. Fla stay second on 27 points while Cruz-Maltino drop to 12th, and next up Fla visit Independiente Medellín in the Libertadores while Vasco travel to Audax in the Sudamericana.