Iago stunner: Flamengo draw with Portuguesa in Carioca 2026 opener | OneFootball

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Flamengo kicked off the 2026 season with a stunning goal by Iago. That’s because the Rubro-Negro drew 1-1 with Portuguesa this Sunday (11th), with a saving goal from the beloved team’s defender in the final minutes, in the first match of the 2026 Campeonato Carioca.

THE MATCH

The first chance for Flamengo came at 12 minutes into the first half. Wallace Yan received the ball inside the six-yard box, unmarked, but shot wide of the goal. Still 0-0 in Volta Redonda.

Flamengo controlled the game with ball possession and created more chances than Portuguesa. In 22 minutes of play, the Beloved Team had two shots on goal compared to one from the team from Ilha do Governador. In addition, the Rubro-Negro had already taken three corners.

Another missed chance! Wallace Yan received a cross inside the six-yard box at 22 minutes and shot over the bar! Another great pass from Daniel Sales.

Portuguesa, on the other hand, also tried to threaten and open the scoring in the first half against Flamengo. In 35 minutes of play, the team from Ilha do Governador had four shots, just like the Beloved Team.

SECOND HALF

The first dangerous move of the second half came from Portuguesa. Guilherme shot from outside the box, high, and the ball went close to Léo Nannetti’s top corner, but didn’t find the net.

Goal for Portuguesa! Juan received the ball inside the six-yard box after a beautiful cross and, unmarked, found the net. 1-0 for the team from Ilha do Governador in Volta Redonda.

Flamengo tried to equalize against Portuguesa. The Rubro-Negro side didn’t let the conceded goal bring them down and kept pressing. In 22 minutes of the second half, the Beloved Team had two shots and two corners.

GOAL FOR FLAMENGO! The Beloved Team didn’t give up and managed a crucial equalizer in the final minutes with Iago. The defender received a cross inside the six-yard box and, rising high, the young academy player found the net for the Beloved Team. With that, the Rubro-Negro drew 1-1 with Portuguesa.

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