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Pedro scored two goals in Flamengo vs Fluminense match

Flamengo beat Flamengo this Sunday (12), 2-1, in the 11th round of the Brasileirão. Scorer of both goals for the Rubro-Negro, Pedro further cemented his name in Mengão history by surpassing Gabigol on the club’s 21st-century scoring chart.

That is because, with the two goals this Sunday (12), Pedro reached 163 goals in the Sacred Shirt, leaving Gabigol behind with 161. In the 3-1 win over Santos, the center forward had drawn level with the former No. 99, but now, against Fluminense, he moved ahead for good.

Did Pedro hit other milestones against Fluminense?

Yes! It is worth noting that Pedro also became the outright sixth-highest scorer in Flamengo history, also overtaking Gabigol. That means Zico, Dida, Henrique Frade, Pirillo and Romário remain ahead of the No. 9.

How were Pedro’s two goals in Flamengo vs Fluminense match scored?

The first goal scored by Pedro this Sunday (12) came seven minutes into the first half. On that occasion, after Fábio made a mistake while playing out from the back, Pedro tried his luck from very far out and scored a beauty. Then, at 05' of the second half, the No. 9 scored his second goal with his chest, taking advantage of a cross from Samuel Lino.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Pedro available, Flamengo now turns its attention back to the Libertadores. This Thursday (16), Leonardo Jardim’s team will face Independiente Medellín (COL) at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, in the second round of the tournament.

So, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Independiente Medellín through YouTube, the website and social media. However, ESPN and Disney+ will broadcast the Libertadores match.

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