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An uninspired Flamengo was beaten by Vitória in a comeback at Barradão

It’s over for the Copa do Brasil for Flamengo. This Thursday (14), Fla had more possession, took more shots, but failed to score. Vitória, meanwhile, who barely attacked, scored on both occasions when they found space. So it ended 2-0 to the Bahia side at Barradão, who managed to overturn Mengo’s 2-1 win at the Maracanã.

HOW DID THE FIRST HALF GO?

With Vitória needing a result to advance and backed by massive home support, the hosts came out all guns blazing and opened the scoring early. Renê received the ball near the edge of the box and played it out to the right for Erick, who cut onto his left foot and scored a stunning goal into the top corner. Rossi could only watch as the ball flew into the top corner.

After the goal, Vitória completely shut up shop, in classic Jair Ventura style. That left Flamengo with more of the ball. But the hosts defended well, and it was difficult to break through the lock. On top of that, the Bahia side tried to capitalize on mistakes by the Rubro-Negro.

In the 36th minute, Flamengo finally managed a dangerous effort. First through Luiz Araújo, but Lucas Arcanjo parried it away. Soon after, Samuel Lino produced an individual move and fired just wide of Vitória goalkeeper’s post. By then, it was Mengo’s seventh shot, compared to two from the opposition.

When the clock hit 43 minutes, Alex Sandro found Bruno Henrique with a fine cross, and he headed goalward dangerously, though without much power. Lucas Arcanjo was able to make the save. Right after that, Luiz Araújo tried from outside the box, but without troubling the keeper. End of the first half, with 12 shots from Fla against two from Vitória.

HOW DID THE SECOND HALF GO?

Just four minutes in, Flamengo threatened Vitória. After a pinpoint cross from Emerson Royal, Carrascal headed it freely, but straight into the hands of goalkeeper Lucas Arcanjo. It was all Mengo! In the 11th minute, Bruno Henrique headed from inside the six-yard box, but the keeper came up big again.

Vitória was only waiting for Flamengo mistakes, and one proved fatal. In the 15th minute, Luiz Araújo lost the ball and sparked the opposition counterattack. Renê nearly scored, but Rossi saved it, sending it out for a corner. From the set piece, Luan Cândido took advantage of a terrible punch by the Argentine goalkeeper and sent the ball into the back of the net. Goal, and the Bahia side turned the aggregate score around.

It just was not Flamengo’s day; nothing worked. In the 33rd minute, Everton Cebolinha, who came on in the second half, swung in a corner onto the head of Léo Pereira. However, all alone, the center-back hit the crossbar. After that, Fla kept pushing desperately, but the ball would not go in. End of the competition for Flamengo.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

After facing Vitória, Flamengo will next take on another red-and-black side. On Sunday (17), the match will be for the Brasileirão, against Athletico-PR. The ball gets rolling at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Arena da Baixada, with full coverage from Coluna do Fla.

MATCH DETAILS VITÓRIA 2-0 FLAMENGO Competition: Copa do Brasil, fifth round – second leg Venue: Manoel Barradas Stadium, Barradão Date: May 14, 2026 Goals: Erick 6’/1st half, Luan Cândido 16’/2nd half

Vitória: Lucas Arcanjo, Nathan Mendes, Cacá, Luan Cândido and Ramon; Martínez, Baralhas and Zé Vitor; Erick, Matheuzinho and Renê. Head coach: Jair Ventura.

Flamengo: Agustín Rossi, Emerson Royal, Danilo, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Evertton Araújo, Jorginho and Jorge Carrascal; Luiz Araújo, Samuel Lino and Bruno Henrique. Head coach: Leonardo Jardim.

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