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Iago scored Flamengo’s ‘savior’ goal this Sunday (11)

Iago was the standout player for Flamengo in the 1-1 draw with Portuguesa this Sunday (11), in a match brought forward from the fifth round of the Carioca. After the match, coach Bruno Pivetti predicted a successful future for the young Flamengo center-back.

— Iago was an outstanding player in the youth categories. He is a player who stands out for his defensive duels, but his aerial game is remarkable. He ends up being very important defensively, but he is also an offensive weapon — he said, before concluding:

— Today he also contributed a lot to the team by scoring the equalizing goal in the last minute. He has a bright future ahead, great potential. I believe he will have a brilliant career — Bruno Pivetti concluded.

How was Iago’s goal for Flamengo?

At 50 minutes into the second half, Wallace Yan delivered a cross right onto Iago’s head. In this way, the young Flamengo defender rose to the ‘second floor’ and headed the ball into the back of Portuguesa’s net.

What is Iago’s current situation?

After standing out in Flamengo’s youth system, Iago currently finds himself in an uncertain situation at Flamengo. This is because, having finished his time with the under-20s, the center-back is still looking for more opportunities in Filipe Luís’s team.

At the moment, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, Vitão and Danilo are the main names in Flamengo’s defense. In addition, João Victor, Iago’s teammate from the youth categories, is also seeking a place in Filipe Luís’s team.

When is Flamengo’s next match?

With Iago available, Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (14) to face Bangu. The match will take place at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Estádio de Moça Bonita, for the first round of the Carioca.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring you all the details about the match between Flamengo and Bangu, through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (free-to-air channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Rubro-Negro’s match.

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