It’s over! Flamengo win Brasileirão, Abel Ferreira empty-handed again | OneFootball

Flamengo confirmed their Brazilian league title win in the early hours between last Wednesday and Thursday. The Rio de Janeiro club only needed to beat Ceará and, although it took them a while to break the deadlock, the team led by Filipe Luís managed to score before halftime. Jorge Carrascal found Samuel Lino unmarked in the box, and he finished in the 37th minute, kicking off the celebrations in the Maracanã stands.

At the same time, at Arena MRV, Abel Ferreira’s Palmeiras were doing their part and already had a two-goal lead over Atlético Mineiro. Flaco López, in the 9th minute, and Allan, in the 20th, capitalized on two serious mistakes by the Galo’s defense, allowing the team managed by the former Sporting coach to control a match that promised to be demanding. On the first goal, Vítor Roque still took a shot, forcing Everson to make a save, but the Argentine striker pounced on the rebound.

Shortly before halftime, however, things got complicated for Palmeiras. Joaquín Piquerez made a very hard tackle on Renzo Saravia, and the referee, initially leaning towards just a yellow card, ended up sending the Uruguayan off after a VAR review. Abel Ferreira’s reaction was far from calm, and the Portuguese coach ended up throwing a microphone away, frustrated with the decision that left his team down to ten men for the entire second half.

Back at the Maracanã, Flamengo were calmly holding on to their 1-0 lead. Ceará hardly created any danger, and Léo Pereira was dealing with the few more threatening attacks. Samuel Lino’s precise shot was still enough for the title, and the team didn’t seem willing to let their advantage slip away.

In the 81st minute, Atlético Mineiro saw any hope disappear with Palmeiras’ 3-0. Luighi, who had just come on, took advantage of a pass from Jefté, broke away from the defense, and finished coolly. Shortly after, the young Palmeiras talent nearly scored again, hitting the post.

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