Lino stars and Pedro scores as Flamengo thrash Coritiba pre-World Cup | OneFootball

Flamengo win final match before the World Cup break

Flamengo took the field on Saturday afternoon (30) and beat Coritiba 3-0 in a match from the 18th round of the Brasileirão. The standout in Fla’s final game before the World Cup break was Samuel Lino, who scored twice and provided an assist for Pedro.

How did the first half go?

In short, it didn’t take long for Flamengo to open the scoring at the Maracanã. In the 10th minute of the first half, Samuel Lino found the net for Coritiba. In the move, Pedro Rangel played it out poorly, JP Chermont lost the ball, and it fell to Pedro near the penalty area. The striker cleverly flicked it with his heel for number 16 to finish into an empty net.

In the 19th minute of the first half, Flamengo had a great chance to extend the lead. In the play, Ayrton Lucas won the ball back in defense, surged forward freely on the counterattack, and shot from distance. However, the ball hit the outside of the net. Part of the crowd at the Maracanã even celebrated, thinking it had gone in.

Minutes later, in the 24th minute, another chance for Flamengo. Luiz Araújo drove through midfield and played it wide to Pedro on the left side of the box. The striker then tried a first-time low placed shot, but it went weakly into the hands of Pedro Rangel.

Was anyone sent off?

Yes! In short, in the 31st minute of the first half, Pedro Rocha arrived late and went into Vitão’s shin. Initially, referee Flávio Rodrigues de Souza showed a yellow card. However, after a VAR review, the official showed a red card to Coritiba’s number 32.

And how did the second half go?

Just five minutes into the second half, Flamengo kept up the pressure on Coritiba. Not surprisingly, in the fifth minute, Luiz Araújo played a beautiful through ball for Emerson Royal. The full-back reached the byline and crossed for Pedro to rise and head it. However, number 9 powered a header toward the top corner, and goalkeeper Pedro Rangel flew across to parry it away.

Did Fla extend the lead?

In the 14th minute of the second half, Flamengo made it 2-0 through Pedro. That happened because Ayrton Lucas sent Samuel Lino down the line. The winger squared it low for the striker, who slid in inside the box to score Flamengo’s second.

It didn’t take long for Flamengo to score a third. In the 24th minute, Ayrton Lucas played it to Samuel Lino on the edge of the box. The forward cut inside and shot. The ball then took a deflection off Taverna and looped over Pedro Rangel for a superb goal.

What now?

Now, Flamengo will have a long break in the schedule because of the World Cup. Due to the tournament, the Rubro-Negro side is without nine players in the squad because of international call-ups. While Brazil called up Danilo, Léo Pereira, Alex Sandro and Lucas Paquetá, Uruguay called up Arrascaeta, De La Cruz and Varela. Finally, Ecuador called up Gonzalo Plata, and Colombia called up Jorge Carrascal.

As a result, Flamengo will only return to official action on July 22. On that occasion, the Rubro-Negro side will face Chapecoense at Arena Condá, in Chapecó, in a match valid for the 19th round of the Brazilian Championship. It is worth noting that the CBF has not yet confirmed the kickoff time.

MATCH DETAILS?FLAMENGO x CORITIBA

Competition: Brazilian Championship, 18th round Venue: Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro Date: May 30, 2026, Saturday Time: 4pm (Brasília time)

What were the lineups?

Flamengo: Rossi; Emerson Royal, Léo Ortiz, Vitão, Ayrton Lucas; Pulgar, Evertton Araújo, Samuel Lino and Luiz Araújo; Bruno Henrique and Pedro. Head coach: Leonardo Jardim.

Coritiba: Pedro Rangel; JP Chermont, Tiago Cóser, Jacy and Bruno Melo; Thiago Santos, Sebastián Gómez and Josué; Lavega, Breno Lopes and Pedro Rocha. Head coach: Fernando Seabra.

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