How Samuel Lino tore Botafogo apart and won Flamengo victory at Maracanã | OneFootball

Author of two goals, the forward also took part in the move that led to the team’s third strike, 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 move for the third, which made him the standout name of the game. Therefore, the result bore the direct mark of the red-and-black No. 11 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 chemistry 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 and a refined finish. Carrascal played it to Lino, who broke into the opposition box and chipped it over the goalkeeper to beat Botafogo’s keeper for the second time. With that, the forward completed his personal tally and all but sealed the win for Flamengo.

Carrascal adds the third and Flamengo closes in on Palmeiras

Lino also played a direct role in the team’s third goal, built from a move that bore his imprint before the ball reached Carrascal’s feet. The Colombian finished well and made it 3-0, sealing the team’s strong collective performance at the Maracanã. In this way, Flamengo confirmed its superiority over its rival throughout the ninety minutes.

With the result, Flamengo reached 48 points in the standings and moved closer to leaders Palmeiras, who have 51 points. However, Verdão still take the field this Sunday (30) against Mirassol and may widen 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 importance of the forward in Flamengo’s attack in this final stretch of the season. He decided the match with goals of different qualities: one a low shot under the goalkeeper, and the other a classy chipped finish over the keeper. Therefore, his display at the Maracanã places Lino among Flamengo’s standout players in the second half of the season.

Despite the anticipation for the direct clash with Palmeiras, Flamengo fans 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 approaches its final stretch.

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