Carrascal sent off, Flamengo lose to Palmeiras, lose ground in Brazil | OneFootball

Why was Carrascal shown a red card in Flamengo vs. Palmeiras?

Flamengo lost 3-0 to Palmeiras this Saturday (23) at the Maracanã in the 17th round of the Brazilian Championship. The Rubro-Negro started the match dominating the São Paulo side, but saw Carrascal sent off and was unable to leave the field with three more points in the Brasileirão.

THE MATCH

Flamengo started the match very intensely at the Maracanã! Three minutes in, Samuel Lino shot from outside the box and goalkeeper Carlos Miguel almost let the ball in! It remains 0-0 at the Maracanã!

Almost a goal for Flamengo! Samuel Lino made a great play with Lucas Paquetá in the 15th minute. The Mais Querido academy product got his shot away inside the six-yard box, but goalkeeper Carlos Miguel made a great save at the Maracanã!

Carrascal sent off! In the 20th minute of the first half, Carrascal raised his foot too high and struck defender Murilo. As a result, Flamengo had to play most of the match with one man less.

Flamengo threatened again through Paquetá! In the 32nd minute, Paquetá received a pass from Samuel Lino at the edge of the box and shot, but the ball went out for a corner.

Goal for Palmeiras. In the 38th minute, Marlon Freitas sent a long ball to Allan, who was inside the six-yard box. The youngster laid it off for Flaco Lopez, who finished and opened the scoring at the Maracanã. 1-0.

SECOND HALF!

Leonardo Jardim decided to make Flamengo’s first change against Palmeiras. Because they were down to 10 men, the Portuguese coach chose to take off Evertton Araújo and bring on Bruno Henrique. As a result, Paquetá started playing in midfield alongside Jorginho.

Goal for Palmeiras! Allan doubled the lead at the Maracanã right at the start of the second half. After a scramble in the box, the young Palmeiras player managed to score for the São Paulo side.

Flamengo made another change against Palmeiras. This time, the Rubro-Negro sent on Gonzalo Plata. As a result, Samuel Lino left the pitch at the Maracanã.

Right after Palmeiras’ second goal, Flamengo took a while to get back into the match. O Mais Querido conceded a third late in the game through Paulinho, and the match ended 3-0 to the São Paulo side.

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