Fluminense sink Palmeiras 3-2, Flamengo could cut gap with Mirassol win | OneFootball

Fluminense’s 3-2 win over Palmeiras at the Maracanã has given Flamengo a chance to trim the lead to three points if they beat Mirassol on Sunday.

According to Coluna Do Fla, the result has opened the door in the title race for Leonardo Jardim’s side.

Hulk, Kevin Serna and Germán Cano scored for Fluminense, with Gustavo Gómez and Maurício replying for Palmeiras.

Athletico-PR were held 1-1 by Bragantino, with Pedro and Vargas on target, a draw that stopped the hosts reaching 43 points and moving above Flamengo.

Flamengo face Mirassol at the Maião at 18.30 Brasília time on Sunday in round 23. The Rio club are second, Mirassol are 15th, two places above the relegation zone.

Mirassol sit one point ahead of Santos, the first team inside the bottom four, so they have plenty to play for.

Record, Cazé TV on YouTube and Premiere pay-per-view will broadcast the match.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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