Fla stay top as Pedro strike and Rossi saves prove decisive | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Flamengo beat RB Bragantino 2-1 at the Maracanã. In the 13th minute, Guillermo Varela swept in from the centre of the box after a Jorge Andrés Carrascal Guado cross. Pedro made it two from close range after a corner (71.), before a Bruno Henrique own goal offered Braga a late lifeline (86.). Agustín Rossi protected the advantage with five saves as Massa Bruta pushed. Fla remain top of the table and visit Santos next, while Braga travel to Atlético Mineiro.

Player of the Match: Jorginho controlled midfield, completing 85 of 92 passes and supplying the headed touch from a corner that created Pedro's winner.

Stat of the Match: Fla completed 87.3% of their passes, a calm platform once ahead.

Three Things We Learned: Pedro remains second in the league scoring chart with 16 this season. Massa Bruta attempted 14 shots to Mengão's 11, yet the leaders' shot accuracy was 54.5% to 35.7%. Carrascal's supply told, adding one assist, three shots on target and 15 successful final third passes before his substitution.