How Samuel Lino sank Botafogo and sealed Flamengo's win at Maracanã | OneFootball

Author of two goals, the forward also took part in the move that led to the team’s third, scored by Carrascal, in the 3-0 win

Samuel Lino led Flamengo’s 3-0 victory over Botafogo at the Maracanã. The forward scored the first two goals of the match and also played a part in the third, making him the standout performer of the game. Therefore, the result bore the direct mark of the red-and-black number from start to finish.

Lino scores twice and leads Flamengo’s attack

The first goal came in the 12th minute of the first half. Jorginho delivered a precise pass, Lino controlled it inside the box and struck firmly under the goalkeeper to open the scoring. The move showed the understanding between the two players and already pointed to the forward’s inspired night.

The second goal came in the 41st minute of the second half, in a move that combined a pinpoint pass with a refined finish. Carrascal passed to Lino, who broke into the opposition box and chipped the ball over the Botafogo goalkeeper for the second time. With that, the forward completed his personal tally and all but sealed the win for Flamengo.

Carrascal puts the game to bed and Flamengo closes in on Palmeiras

Lino also took direct part in the team’s third goal, helping build the move before the ball reached Carrascal’s feet. The Colombian finished well and made it 3-0, sealing the team’s strong collective display at the Maracanã. In this way, Flamengo confirmed their superiority over their rival throughout the ninety minutes.

With the result, Flamengo reached 48 points in the table and moved closer to leaders Palmeiras, who have 51. However, Verdão still take the field this Sunday (30) against Mirassol and could extend the gap even before Flamengo play again. Even so, the emphatic win over Botafogo keeps the Rio side firmly in the title race.

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Author’s opinion:

Samuel Lino’s performance reinforces the forward’s importance to Flamengo’s attack in this final stretch of the season. He decided the match with goals of different qualities: one a low strike under the goalkeeper, and the other full of class, a chip over the advancing keeper. Therefore, his display at the Maracanã places Lino among Flamengo’s standout players in the second half of the season.

Flamengo fans, despite the anticipation surrounding the direct clash with Palmeiras, leave the Maracanã satisfied with the team’s response on the pitch. After all, Flamengo thrashed a direct rival in the standings and showed strength precisely as the title race nears its final stretch.

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