Cebolinha and Rossi shine as Flamengo see off Vitória in the Brasileirão | OneFootball

Flamengo Achieved Their First Victory in the Brasileirão

Finally, Flamengo won in the Brasileirão! This Tuesday (10), the Most Beloved defeated Vitória 2-1 at Barradão, in Salvador. Filipe Luís's team fell short, it's true, but Everton Cebolinha (goal and assist) and Rossi (penalty saved) secured the three points for the current champion. Besides Cebolinha, Erick Pulgar and Matheuzinho found the net.

HOW WAS THE FIRST HALF?

The match started very scrappy, with many fouls and a lot of studying between the teams. With the help of the terrible pitch, the game was stagnant. Vitória, as is typical of coach Jair Ventura's teams, only defended. When the team tried to play out, Flamengo was lethal.

After a lost ball in midfield, Arrascaeta took possession and passed to Cebolinha. The number 11 cut inside but didn't shoot, instead passing to Erick Pulgar. Then, the midfielder unleashed a rocket from outside the box, hitting the net. A Chilean masterpiece at Barradão! Flamengo 1-0 at 14 minutes.

Curiously, the goal 'harmed' Flamengo in the duel. After all, from the 15th minute, Vitória completely dominated the match. Soon, Barradão raised the volume, chanting “let's turn it around, Nego“, and the home team left their defensive half, suffocating Mengão, who couldn't control the duel.

Even with Vitória owning the first half, Flamengo, incredibly, managed to extend their lead. Pedro was fouled in midfield, Léo Ortiz took a long free-kick, perfectly finding Everton Cebolinha free in the area to increase the lead. Mengo 2-0!

HOW WAS THE SECOND HALF?

The second half started in the worst possible way for Flamengo. Just six minutes in, Renato Kayzer received in depth, outmuscled Léo Ortiz and Erick Pulgar, and the ball fell to Matheuzinho. Then, free, the number 10 just slotted it past Rossi.

To give the team more rhythm, Filipe Luís took out Lucas Paquetá and Pedro to bring on Jorge Carrascal and Gonzalo Plata. Shortly after being brought on, the Ecuadorian, who entered as a forward, almost scored a stunning goal from outside the box.

At 17 minutes, Evertton Araújo lost the ball in midfield, setting up a Vitória counterattack. In the conclusion of the play, Alex Sandro committed a penalty. On the kick, Renato Kayzer unleashed a rocket, but Agustín Rossi made a great save to rescue Flamengo!

But the game didn't change! It was all Vitória, who kept circling Flamengo's area the entire second half. Coach Jair Ventura even sent Marinho, a former Fla player, onto the field in the final minutes to try more crosses and long-range shots. However, the Most Beloved managed to hold on. 

WHEN IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME?

Now, Flamengo will take a break from the Brasileirão. After all, the next game is only on February 25, against Mirassol. In the meantime, Mengo will focus on the Carioca and the Recopa. On Sunday (15), the Most Beloved will take the field against Botafogo, starting at 5:30 PM (Brasília time), at Engenhão.

MATCH DETAILSVITÓRIA 1X2 FLAMENGOCompetition: Brazilian Championship, third roundLocation: Manoel Barradas Stadium, Barradão, Salvador, BahiaDate: February 10, 2026Goals: Erick Pulgar 14’/1st, Everton Cebolinha 48’/1st, Matheuzinho 6’/2nd

Vitória: Gabriel, Nathan Mendes, Camutanga, Luan Cândido, and Ramon; Caíque, Baralhas, Dudu, and Matheuzinho; Erick and Renato Kayzer. Coach: Jair Ventura.

Flamengo: Agustín Rossi, Emerson Royal, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Alex Sandro; Erick Pulgar, Evertton Araújo, and Arrascaeta; Everton Cebolinha, Lucas Paquetá, and Pedro. Coach: Filipe Luís.

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