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Vitória lost to Flamengo at Estádio Luso-Brasileiro in the Women’s Brasileirão

Flamengo beat Vitória this Saturday (25), 3-1, in the eighth round of the Women’s Brasileirão. The clash between the two red-and-black sides took place at Estádio Luso-Brasileiro, with two goals from top scorer Layza and one from Fabiana.

The result lifts the Gávea girls from sixth to fifth place in the Brazilian Championship with 15 points, four behind leaders Corinthians. The Bahia club, meanwhile, remains in the relegation zone with just one point, the same total as bottom side América-MG.

How did Flamengo beat Vitória?

The referee blew the whistle and Layza scored almost instantly, just one minute into the match. In the second half, the forward once again showed the opposition who was in charge. The Rio top scorer surged down the right in an individual play.

Then, inside the box, the number 31 unleashed a rocket that beat goalkeeper Lorrana. Late on, Fla also scored from the penalty spot through Fabiana. In the final minute, however, Vitória got a consolation goal from a set piece.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

After beating Vitória, the red-and-blacks will face São Paulo on May 4 in the ninth round of the Brasileirão. Kickoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. (Brasília time) in Cotia. Then, Coluna do Fla will bring the result of the match.

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