Standout star carries Fla past Botafogo | OneFootball

Samuel Lino broke the game open in the 13th minute with a composed finish, setting up Flamengo's 3-0 win over Botafogo at the Maracanã. He later clinched it with a second (86.).

Lino's opener came from timing and movement. He burst onto Jorginho's through ball and slotted home from the centre of the box, a run that split the visitors' back line.

After the restart he stayed aggressive, drawing a save with a central effort (78.). He then struck again on a fast break, guiding a low finish into the bottom corner (86.).

He finished with five attempts, three key passes and eight touches in the box, numbers that underline how he kept Fla on the front foot and forced Fogão to retreat.

Because Mengão could find him early in space and then release him in transition, his constant darts between defenders kept Glorioso stretched and ensured the decisive moments fell his way.

Fla remain second on 48 points and visit Remo next. Glorioso host Palmeiras next.