Palmeiras beat Sport, now 1 point behind Flamengo, who face Vitória | OneFootball

Palmeiras managed to beat Sport this Monday (25)

Extra pressure for Flamengo against Vitória? Before Mengão faces the Salvador team, Palmeiras defeated the last-place Sport 3-0 and temporarily closed in on Filipe Luís's team. Abel Ferreira's team jumped to 42 points, against 43 of the Most Beloved. Both teams have played 19 matches in the competition.

Despite the match at Allianz Parque, Sport even managed to be better in the first minutes of the duel, but it didn't last long. Just 14 minutes in, Vitor Roque assisted Flaco López, who struck first-time, without letting it drop, to open the scoring.

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Later, at 11 minutes into the second half, Palmeiras extended the lead, again with Flaco López. Vitor Roque crossed the ball into the area, the Argentine headed it. Sport's goalkeeper Gabriel even made the save, but the referee signaled that the ball crossed the line, confirming the second goal. Shortly after, at 14’, Paraguayan defender Gustavo Gómez scored the third.

WHAT IS THE EXPECTATION FOR FLAMENGO FANS AGAINST VITÓRIA?

If Palmeiras trounced a team in the relegation zone, the expectation of Flamengo fans is that the same will happen soon, starting at 9 PM (Brasília time) this Monday (25). Vitória currently occupies the 17th position, one behind Vasco, both with 19 points, but the Cariocas have an advantage in goal difference.

WHERE TO WATCH FLAMENGO VS VITÓRIA?

To regain a cushion in the Brasileirão leadership, Flamengo will face Vitória at Maracanã. The match kicks off at 9 PM (Brasília time). If Mengão is on the field, there is full coverage from Coluna do Fla, on the website, on social media, and on YouTube.

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