Ex-Sporting man off bench, Filipe Luís misses chance in derby | OneFootball

With the chance to extend their lead in the Brasileirão due to Palmeiras' draw, Flamengo ended up stumbling, losing to Fluminense 2-1, on the night of Wednesday, November 20th, in a match valid for the 34th round of the Brazilian championship.

The tricolor team took the lead at 25 minutes, through the Argentine Luciano Acosta, and extended the difference shortly after, at 33’, through the Colombian Kevin Serna. Already aware of the outcome of the match led by Abel Ferreira, Flamengo tried to change the course of events in the second half. However, they only managed to score near the end.

Jorginho, the Italian international, was called to take a penalty at 85 minutes and converted it effectively against goalkeeper Fábio. Gonzalo Plata, formerly of Sporting, was left out of Filipe Luís' starting eleven, but ended up entering the field at 79', replacing Bruno Henrique.

With this result, Flamengo records their fifth defeat of the season and remains with 71 points, just two ahead of Palmeiras. There are now four rounds left for the championship to end, and the fight for the title is still wide open. Abel Ferreira hosts Fluminense on November 23rd, while the Cariocas face Red Bull Bragantino on the same day.

Besides the Brasileirão, both teams have another challenge to compete in. Flamengo will face Palmeiras in the final of the Copa Libertadores, with the match for the 'Eternal Glory' scheduled for November 29th, at 9:00 PM.

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