Carrascal voted 'Fan Favourite' after Flamengo v Corinthians display | OneFootball

Red-Blacks chose Carrascal as 'Fans' Player of the Match' in a social media poll

It was a thrilling match, but Flamengo beat Corinthians, coming from behind, by 2 to 1, in the 25th round of the Brasileirão. After providing the two assists for the winning goals of the Red-Blacks, Carrascal was one of the big highlights of Flamengo. Thus, the 'Fans' Player of the Match' was the number 15.

Firstly, Flamengo opened a poll on the official social media for the fans to choose the player who shone the most in the match. Thus, Carrascal was elected the 'Fans' Player of the Match', after providing the two assists for the goals of Arrascaeta and Luiz Araújo.

First of all, Carrascal had to outperform great teammates to win the 'Fans' Player of the Match' award. So, the midfielder competed with: Rossi, Arrascaeta and Luiz Araújo. It is important to note that the number 15 received 66.7% of the votes.

What was the result?

Carrascal – 66.7% Rossi – 17.6% Arrascaeta – 10% Luiz Araújo – 5.7%

How was Flamengo's victory?

In summary, the first half of the match was dominated by Corinthians. This is because, Flamengo could not maintain possession and create dangerous opportunities on Hugo Souza's goal. However, after some key changes at halftime, the Most Beloved came back stronger in the second half.

Despite Flamengo coming back stronger in the second half, it was Corinthians who opened the scoring with Yuri Alberto who, in the first half, had a penalty saved by Rossi. However, after falling behind, Fla got into the game.

With more chances created, Flamengo tied with Corinthians after a goal from Arrascaeta and an assist from Carrascal, 10 minutes into the second half.

Finally, at 42', after another pass from number 15, it was Luiz Araújo's turn to score and put Flamengo ahead in the score, securing the Red-Blacks' come-from-behind victory, by 2 to 1.

What is Flamengo's next match?

With Carrascal available, Flamengo is preparing to face Cruzeiro at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), this Thursday (02). Thus, at Maracanã, the 'direct confrontation' will be valid for the 26th round of the Brasileirão.

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