Pedro emotional after hat-trick in Flamengo’s rout of Vitória | OneFootball

Pedro scored three times in the 8-0 thrashing of Vitória in the Brasileirão

Seventh hat-trick for his beloved club, over 100 goals at Maracanã, and the tenth highest scorer in the history of Flamengo. The three feats achieved by Pedro will never be forgotten by the player after the 8-0 victory over Vitória, in the 21st round of the Brasileirão. A lifelong Flamengo fan, the number 9 couldn't hide his emotion with so many records broken on this Monday (25).

— As (the Maracanã) is the Home of the Unforgettable, today will be unforgettable for me. This day will be forever marked. I was able to score over 100 goals here at Maracanã, where I used to come when I was a child, as a fan. I never imagined being able to fulfill this dream of playing here, scoring goals for the team of my heart. I believe that everything that happens in my life has a purpose —, said Pedro.

— I can only thank God for each phase, for each stage I face, for each challenge I go through. This serves to mature me, to grow more and more. And I return the honor and glory to Jesus, because he is the one who sustains me, he is the one who keeps me standing. And now it's to continue working to achieve even more with this shirt —, added the number 9.

WHAT WERE PEDRO'S ACHIEVEMENTS?

With the three against Vitória, Pedro achieved his seventh hat-trick against Flamengo. The others were against: Bangu, Maringá, Bragantino, Vélez (ARG), Tolima (COL) and Volta Redonda. In addition, the number 9 scored goals 100, 101 and 102 at Maracanã. Finally, the scorer became the tenth highest scorer in the club's history.

WHAT ARE FLAMENGO'S RECORDS?

With the 8-0 thrashing, Flamengo broke the record for the highest score in the history of the Brasileirão of points run, which has been happening since 2003. In addition to Pedro, also scored: Samuel Lino (two), Luiz Araújo, Bruno Henrique and Arrascaeta. A real dance at Maracanã, after all!

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