Rossi reaches milestone in Brasileirão after penalty save vs Vitória | OneFootball

Rossi has a 50% success rate in penalties saved for Flamengo in the Brasileirão

Flamengo defeated Vitória 2-1 this Tuesday (10th), at Barradão, in the Campeonato Brasileiro. The red-black team only secured the three points thanks to goalkeeper Agustín Rossi. With the penalty save, the Argentine reached an impressive milestone in the tournament.

That’s because Agustín Rossi now has a 50% success rate in penalty kicks for Flamengo in the Campeonato Brasileiro. The goalkeeper has saved six out of 12 penalties faced. With this, he is the goalkeeper with the most saves since arriving in Brazil in September 2023.

HOW WAS FLAMENGO'S MATCH?

Flamengo opened the scoring in the first half with a stunning long-range goal from Erick Pulgar. Before halftime, Everton Cebolinha extended the lead for the Most Beloved after a great assist from defender Léo Ortiz, still from the center circle.

However, at the start of the second half, Vitória pulled one back with a goal from Matheuzinho. At the 20-minute mark, Alex Sandro committed a penalty. However, Renato Kayzer took the shot, and Agustín Rossi saved it to rescue Flamengo and secure the three points in the Brasileirão.

WHAT'S NEXT FOR FLAMENGO?

Now, Flamengo sets aside the Brasileirão and turns its focus back to the state championship. That’s because the team led by Filipe Luís faces Botafogo on Sunday (15th), at 5:30 pm (Brasília time), at Estádio Nilton Santos, in the quarterfinals of the Campeonato Carioca.

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