In 2026, Flamengo secured their first victory of the year using their main squad.
The impressive win came during the derby against Vasco on Wednesday (21) in the Campeonato Carioca.
Jorge Carrascal netted the sole goal of the match at Maracanã with a stunning first-time strike.
Cauan Barros was shown a red card early in the second half, leaving Vasco a man down while the match was still scoreless.
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Despite the loss, Léo Jardim shone on the field, making several critical saves to keep the scoreline from widening.
Match Overview
The game at Maracanã kicked off with an intense pace, featuring numerous scoring opportunities for both teams.
Vasco came close when Andrés Gómez hit the post, and GB shot wide after going one-on-one with goalkeeper Rossi.
Meanwhile, Flamengo’s Léo Pereira, Everton Cebolinha, and Bruno Henrique pressured Léo Jardim into making spectacular saves.
This frenetic action unfolded within just the first 20 minutes.
Flamengo controlled more possession, while Vasco focused on quick counter-attacks.
This dynamic shifted further at the beginning of the second half when Cauan Barros received a red card after fouling Carrascal.
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With the advantage of an extra player, Flamengo capitalized, scoring the opening goal thanks to Carrascal’s brilliance.
After a clearance from the box by Piton, the ball found its way to Carrascal, who executed a perfectly timed finish to find the net.
Flamengo continued to press aggressively even after taking the lead, compelling Léo Jardim to make additional impressive saves.
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