Jorginho central to Flamengo’s back-to-back wins as leaders edge Corinthians | OneFootball

Jorginho underlined his influence as Flamengo edged Corinthians on Sunday to remain top of the Brasileirão.

According to Coluna Do Fla, the midfielder came off the bench and sparked the move for the late winner.

Receiving from Samuel Lino, he released a first-time pass into Joaquin Freitas. The forward then delivered a precise cross for Bruno Henrique to head home on 43 minutes of the second half, sealing a 2-1 result.

On Thursday, in the quarter-final first leg against Independiente del Valle, Flamengo won 2-0 and Jorginho again opened the route to goal. He surged from midfield then slid a pass to Samuel Lino, who found Bruno Henrique to make it 1-0.

Wearing number 21, Jorginho has been the first link in Flamengo’s attacking chains. His work rarely shows as goals or assists, yet it remains central to Leonardo Jardim’s plan, even when he starts on the bench.

Flamengo now have 57 points, one ahead of Palmeiras on 56, and lead after the 27th round. They face Del Valle on Thursday, then Bragantino on Sunday at the Maracanã. The week promises to be decisive for the title race and a semi-final place, with Jorginho available and Lucas Paquetá out of the Brasileirão game.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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