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Wallace Yan was a starter in the Flamengo vs Portuguesa match

Flamengo kicked off the 2026 season this Sunday (11), with a 1-1 draw against Portuguesa, in the Carioca. One of the main figures of the match was Wallace Yan, the red-black striker. After the match, Bruno Pivetti acknowledged the missed opportunities by the young player, but praised his attitude.

— The process was exactly the same as in the Mirassol game. Wallace added value to our group. Despite missing two great opportunities, he was there to create chances and was decisive in the play leading to Iago's goal at the end. He was doing well (after the game) -, he said, before concluding:

— He turned things around during the match and contributed a lot to the team. He managed to contribute defensively with important recoveries when the team lost possession. He will help us a lot -, concluded Bruno Pivetti.

How were the chances missed by Wallace Yan?

At 12 minutes into the first half, Wallace Yan received a pass inside the box, facing the goal, after a well-worked play by Flamengo. Thus, the striker tried to shoot to the left corner of goalkeeper Douglas Borges, but ended up shooting wide.

Shortly after, at 22 minutes, Daniel Sales delivered a perfect cross to Wallace Yan. In the small area, the striker ended up sending the ball over the Portuguesa's goal.

Was Wallace Yan important to avoid Flamengo's defeat?

Yes! Despite the missed chances, Wallace Yan provided the assist for Iago's goal, preventing Flamengo's defeat. At 50 minutes into the second half, the striker received a pass from Daniel Sales and delivered a cross to the head of the red-black defender.

What is Flamengo's next match?

With Wallace Yan available, Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (14) to face Bangu. Moreover, the match takes place at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at the Moça Bonita Stadium, for the first round of the Carioca.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match between Flamengo and Bangu, through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (open channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Red-Black's match.

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