Flamengo draw with Vasco, miss chance to close on Palmeiras | OneFootball

Flamengo reached 27 points in the Brasileirão

Flamengo drew 2-2 with Vasco this Sunday (03) at the Maracanã, in the 14th round of the Brazilian Championship. With the result, the Rubro-Negro side failed to cut Palmeiras’ lead to four points in the national tournament.

THE MATCH

Flamengo goal! Pedro punished Vasco once again! After a cross into the box, Gávea’s number 9 controlled it and fired hard, leaving goalkeeper Léo Jardim with no chance. 1-0 to Flamengo after 10 minutes!

After 15 minutes, Flamengo are leading Vasco 1-0. The Rubro-Negro side, it’s worth noting, have been incredibly efficient. That’s because Flamengo found the net with their latest shot in the derby.

Vasco, despite being behind on the scoreboard, have not been able to create danger in the match. Cruzmaltino have had two shots, but so far they have not made Rossi dirty his kit at all after 20 minutes.

Almost a Flamengo goal! Luiz Araújo ran into Vasco’s penalty area and crossed for Pedro, who was all alone. The striker shot, but the ball went wide. So it remains 1-0 to Flamengo!

Another Flamengo goal almost came! Samuel Lino made a good play down the right and passed to Pedro. The number 9 then laid it off to Luiz Araújo, who shot, but Vasco’s defense managed to clear it off the line!

SECOND HALF

Flamengo came back for the second half with the same players. In other words, coach Leonardo Jardim decided to keep the starters on the field for the final 45 minutes against Vasco at the Maracanã. It remains 1-0 to Flamengo!

Flamengo goal! Pedro won a penalty in the 12th minute of the second half after being stepped on by Paulo Henrique. As a result, Jorginho, with great composure, found the net for Flamengo and doubled the lead: 2-0!

Leonardo Jardim decided to make his first changes to Flamengo in the match. Bruno Henrique and De La Cruz came on, while Samuel Lino and Luiz Araújo left the Maracanã pitch.

Almost another Flamengo goal! First, Plata burst down the right wing and dribbled past two Vasco players. The forward then unleashed a long-range shot into the top corner, but goalkeeper Léo Jardim made a great save.

Then, right after that, it was Léo Pereira’s turn to trouble Vasco. The center-back took a superb free kick, but once again goalkeeper Léo Jardim made an excellent save!

Vasco goal. From a corner kick, center-back Robert Renan rose above Flamengo’s defense and found the net. 2-1 to Flamengo in the 40th minute of the second half.

Vasco goal! Cruzmaltino equalized in the final minute through Hugo Moura. Therefore, with the result, Flamengo failed to move closer to Palmeiras at the top of the Brasileirão.

MATCH DETAILS FLAMENGO 2 X 2 VASCO Competition: 14th round of the Brasileirão Venue: Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro Date: May 3, 2026, Sunday Goals: Pedro and Jorginho / Robert Renan

Flamengo: Agustín Rossi, Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Evertton Araújo and Jorginho; Gonzalo Plata, Samuel Lino, Luiz Araújo and Pedro. Coach: Leonardo Jardim

Vasco: Léo Jardim; Paulo Henrique, Cuesta, Robert Renan and Lucas Piton; Barros, Thiago Mendes and Rojas; Puma Rodríguez, Brenner and David.

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