Flamengo concede to Garrinsha in Cariocão, internet laughs 😂 | OneFootball

Flamengo started Wednesday’s (14th) Cariocão match at a disadvantage.

Bangu took a 2-0 lead within 12 minutes of play at the Moça Bonita stadium.

The scorer of the second goal has a name that recalls a legendary player in Brazilian football history.

The Haitian forward Garrinsha Estinphile finished with great skill to find the back of the net.

According to UOL, the 24-year-old athlete’s name is indeed a tribute to the Botafogo and Brazil national team legend.

Garrinsha Estinphile’s father was also a football player and had Garrincha as his idol.

In addition to scoring against Flamengo, he also provided the assist for the play that opened the scoring at Moça Bonita.

Garrinsha is playing for Bangu on loan. He is part of the Pérolas Negras project in Rio de Janeiro and has also played for clubs in São Paulo and Minas Gerais. 

Of course, such a striking name was bound to generate buzz on social media. Check out some reactions after the goal below:

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