Flamengo beat Mirassol, keep Vasco in drop zone; Brasileirão table | OneFootball

2–0 win settled the postponed fourth-round match and left the Brasileirão table more balanced

It’s the end of the asterisk in the Brasileirão table. Flamengo and Mirassol finally settled the pending fourth-round match this Wednesday (02). In addition to the three points, the 2–0 victory also put Flamengo level with Palmeiras in number of matches played in the tournament.

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How the table looks after Flamengo’s win

Palmeiras remain at the top of the Brasileirão, with 25 matches played and 52 points earned. Flamengo sit in second place, also with 25 matches, but on 51 points.

As a result, the title race becomes even tighter in the final stretch of the championship. Beyond the battle for first place, the drama in the relegation zone intensified with Mirassol and Vasco tied on 25 points, and also with the same goal difference.

Flamengo’s goalscorers against Mirassol

The first goal came from a quick move through midfield, with direct involvement from Pulgar and Samuel Lino. Pedro completed the move with a pass, and Carrascal finished with a low angled shot. Flamengo therefore opened the scoring in the first half.

The second goal also came in the first half, from a precise cross by Carrascal. Lucas Paquetá arrived in the box and headed it in with no chance for Walter, Mirassol’s goalkeeper. Flamengo thus built the lead that secured the three points at the Maracanã.

Why the match between Flamengo and Mirassol was postponed

The original fourth-round match was not played on the scheduled date because Flamengo were playing the Recopa Sudamericana against Lanús (ARG) during that period. As a result, the pending match was marked as an asterisk in the competition table.

Direct clash between Flamengo and Palmeiras is approaching

So, the head-to-head between Flamengo and Palmeiras, at Nubank Parque, has the feel of a true Brasileirão final. The leaders meet in the 36th round, currently scheduled for November 22, with kickoff time still to be confirmed.

Palmeiras and Flamengo’s next Brasileirão fixtures

Palmeiras face Botafogo next in the Brasileirão, while Flamengo take on Remo. Both matches will therefore take place this Sunday (26), in the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship.

The author’s opinion on the table

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