Pedro climbs Flamengo’s all-time top scorers ranking | OneFootball

Flamengo scored eight goals against Madureira, Pedro netted four in the match held at Maracanã

The striker Pedro is getting closer and closer to Gabigol in the ranking of Flamengo’s top scorers. That’s because the ‘fired-up number 9’ reached 158 goals this Monday (2), after finding the net four out of the seven times for the Red and Black against Madureira, in the Carioca.

Therefore, the center-forward is three goals away from catching up to and four from surpassing Gabriel Barbosa, who has 161. Furthermore, the number 9 has left behind Jarbas, with 154, and Leônidas da Silva, with 152. Thus, the ‘Reverence Striker’ is now seventh in the select hall.

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How were the goals against Madureira?

The second leg of the Campeonato Carioca semifinal also ended Pedro’s goal drought, as he hadn’t scored in a month. The player scored from outside the box, with a sliding tackle, by deflecting, and by throwing himself at a crossed ball.

Then, Lucas Paquetá and Samuel Lino increased the lead for the Red and Black, who also benefited from an own goal by defender Jean Vianna. These goals add to the other three scored by Flamengo in the first leg.

When will Pedro have more opportunities to score?

With an eye on Gabigol, Pedro and company will play against Fluminense this Sunday (8). The derby will decide the final of the Campeonato Carioca, at Maracanã. So, Coluna do Fla brings you all the information.

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