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·22 January 2026

Vasco keeper's heroics deny Flamengo a first-half rout

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Léo Jardim saved Vasco with three great saves just in the first half


The Flamengo defeated Vasco 1-0, with a stunning goal by Colombian Jorge Carrascal in the second half, at Maracanã, for the Campeonato Carioca. Despite the narrow score, the Most Beloved saw Vasco's goalkeeper Léo Jardim perform three miracles and prevent a rout.

This is because Léo Jardim was crucial for Vasco to stay alive during the first half of the match. The Vasco goalkeeper made three great saves on shots from Léo Pereira, Everton Cebolinha, and Bruno Henrique, avoiding a red-and-black rout.


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HOW WAS THE FIRST HALF?

Besides the great interventions by Léo Jardim, Flamengo dominated the first 45 minutes. The team led by Filipe Luís took 13 shots, compared to just one from Vasco. Finally, the Most Beloved had 60% possession and hit the target four times.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S SITUATION?

Despite Léo Jardim saving Vasco on several occasions, Flamengo won 1-0, with a stunning goal by Jorge Carrascal at 23 minutes into the second half. Thus, the Most Beloved rose to third place in Group A, with four points earned.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

Now, Flamengo has another classic ahead. This is because the team led by Filipe Luís faces Fluminense on Sunday (25), at Maracanã, in a match valid for the fourth round, at 6 PM (Brasília time). Thus, Coluna do Fla brings all the information.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

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