Honesty or nostalgia? At Santos, Gabigol says Flamengo goal was his best | OneFootball

Flamengo and Santos faced off at the Maracanã in the 2019 Brasileirão, with a goal from Gabigol

Imagine that, with his current girlfriend, a guy says the best moment he ever had as a couple was with an ex. That is what happened with Gabigol, who said this Friday (27) that the Flamengo goal against Santos in the 2019 Brasileirão was the most beautiful of his career.

In fact, the finish from outside the box by the then-Flamengo striker, which looped over Everson, was quite a moment. The funny part, though, is that Gabriel is now back at the São Paulo club and chose precisely that goal with the Sacred Shirt.

How did Gabigol justify it?

— It has to be that one (the most beautiful goal of my career). That’s the best one. Because it was an important match, at the Maracanã, against Santos, which is special to me as well — the striker told GE.

Why did Gabigol highlight the importance of the goal?

Flamengo and Santos were battling for the top spot in the 2019 Brasileirão in the 19th round. The opponent put together a strong defensive first half and, at times, even had the Rubro-Negro under pressure.

Jorge Jesus’ men, however, only needed one chance. Everton Ribeiro then intercepted a Santos pass. Right after that, the playmaker set up the former No. 9, who took on Gustavo Henrique, cut inside, and from distance lofted the ball over Everson.

After the ball hit the net, the visitors kept up their strong performance, but without success against Mengão. The win kept Fla in first place, while Peixe dropped to third because of the combination of results.

What is Gabigol’s situation at Santos?

A Cruzeiro player, the center-forward is on loan at Santos, the club where he came through the ranks. So far, the attacker has made 12 appearances since returning to his boyhood club, scored seven goals, and provided two assists.

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