Samuel Lino strikes as Fla go top | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Flamengo beat Remo 1-0 in Belém. In the 65th minute, Samuel Lino steered a right-footed finish into the bottom right, set up by Giorgian de Arrascaeta. Edson was dismissed in the fifth minute of second half stoppage time, ending any late push. Mengão finished with 21 attempts to seven and 63.6% possession. Fla rise from second to first and visit Corinthians next in the league after a Libertadores trip to Ind. del Valle.

Player of the Match: Samuel Lino decided the contest with a composed winner and constant threat, recording four shots and four key passes.

Stat of the Match: Jorginho completed 89 of 94 passes, dictating the midfield.

Three Things We Learned: Leão Azul produced one shot on target from seven attempts, underlining a blunt edge. Léo Pereira completed 86 passes and made nine clearances, showing authority. Leão Azul slung in 33 crosses at 12.1% accuracy, with little reward.