Ex-Flamengo star shines as Corinthians beat Vasco in Brasileirão | OneFootball

Matheuzinho and Gustavo Henrique, former Flamengo players, helped Corinthians defeat Vasco

Vasco's situation remains delicate in the Brazilian Championship and, this Sunday (24), worsened with the performance of two former Flamengo players. With goals from Gustavo Henrique and an assist from Matheuzinho, Corinthians beat Vasco 3-2 at São Januário Stadium.

Corinthians opened the scoring with midfielder Maycon, 21 minutes into the first half. After the break, Vasco managed to draw level. Following a VAR review, striker Pablo Vegetti converted a penalty to tie the game at São Januário Stadium.

However, the former Flamengo players decided the match in favor of Corinthians. Matheuzinho assisted Gui Negão, 24 minutes into the second half, putting the São Paulo team back in front. Shortly after, at the 40-minute mark, Garro passed to Gustavo Henrique, who headed in the third goal. Rayan managed to pull one back for the home team in stoppage time.

WHAT'S THE SITUATION WITH VASCO?

With the help of former Flamengo players, Corinthians pushed Vasco further down the Brazilian Championship standings. The São Januário team remains in 16th place, with 19 points, one above the relegation zone. Thus, Vasco fans will have to root for the Most Beloved against Vitória to stay out of the Z-4.

WHAT ABOUT FLAMENGO?

Flamengo faces Vitória this Monday (25), at 9pm (Brasília time), closing the 21st round of the Brazilian Championship, at Maracanã. Thus, the Coluna do Fla brings all the information before and after the match in Rio de Janeiro.

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