Flamengo defeated America 2-1 in the 16th round of the Brasileirao at the Maracanã stadium. Paolo Guerrero's team, who scored the first goal of the match, closed the gap between them and league leaders Palmeiras.
The first half had no emotions. The team of Peruvian Paolo Guerrero tried with Alan Patrick and Fernandinho, but couldn't beat goalkeeper Joao Ricardo. That's how the first half ended.
The goal arrived. In the 57th minute of the match, the Flamengo striker appeared as he is, a goalscorer. The Peruvian shot brilliantly and put his team ahead after a great cross from Para.
Minutes later, Alan Patrick extended the lead with a penalty, after a foul on his teammate Mancuello. After this goal, the 'Mengao' felt confident and lowered the intensity of the game.
Given this, America Mineiro scored a consolation goal. Juninho, with a spectacular finish, scored the goal that gave life to the visiting team. Unfortunately for the visitors, Flamengo closed their lines and controlled the game, leaving Mineiro at the bottom of the Brasileirao table.
Flamengo vs. América Minerio: this is how they played
Flamengo: Muralha; Pará, Réver, Juan, Jorge; Aräo, Araújo, Fernandinho, Alan Patrick, Mancuello; Paolo Guerrero
América Mineiro: Joao Ricardo; Alison, Roger, Juninho, Pablo, Teles, Osman, Gilson, Guerreiro, Mineiro, Rangel.
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The Peruvian striker will try to start building a good scoring streak, which already started last week with a goal in the 3-3 draw against Botafogo. That happened after being out of the team due to a suspension for accumulating yellow cards.
"I hope to maintain the level and start getting victories for the team," said Paolo Guerrero when he scored against 'Fogao'. Continuing on this path is an obligation since the recent results haven't been entirely favorable: 4 points out of 9 possible.
The Flamengo's opponent
The opponent of Flamengo, led by Paolo Guerrero, this time is América MG, who hasn't been enjoying good results in the last matches of the Brasileirao. In fact, they have conceded 6 goals in their last two games. This has condemned them to last place in the table with 8 points.
It should be noted that Flamengo is currently in seventh place in the standings with 24 points, resulting from 7 victories in 15 matches. The 'Mengao' hopes to improve now that, in addition to Paolo Guerrero, they also have Diego and Leandro Damiao.