Flamengo and Atlético-MG played out a goalless draw at Maracanã, in Rio de Janeiro, in the 33rd match of the Brazilian Championship, this Wednesday (11/13). The duel had a penalty missed by Fla.
With the draw, Rubro-Negro regained fourth place, with 59 points. Atlético-MG rose to 10th place, adding 42 points.
Now, Fla only returns to the field on November 20th, against Cuiabá, away from home, at 8pm, for the Brazilian Championship. Atlético-MG will play again on the 16th, at 6:30 pm, against Athletico, also away from home.
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How was Flamengo x Atlético-MG
The match started evenly and Atlético-MG had the first chance. At five, Hulk hit from outside the area, the ball deflected off Fabrício Bruno and went out. The game became more truncated and Flamengo responded at 15. Bruno Henrique passed Otávio and risked a shot from outside the area. The ball passed to the right of Everson's goal.
Fla grew up in the game. At 19, Matheus Gonçalves finished from the right, Lyanco deflected, and the ball fell high to Michael, who headed over. Eleven minutes later, Bruno Henrique finished with a deflection, and Everson sent the ball forward. Afterwards, the ball fell to Matheus Gonçalves inside the area, who risked another shot for a great save by the Galo goalkeeper.
Flamengo's big chance was at 33. Wesley suffered a penalty from Lyanco. When taking the shot, David Luiz hit the left corner of Everson, who palmed it away. On the rebound, Alcaraz shot out. The last chance before the break was from Fla. Fabrício Bruno hit the corner and Everson palmed it.
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The second stage started with Flamengo on top of Atlético. At five, Rossi launched Matheus Gonçalves on the right side. The number 20 made a good individual play, carried it to the middle and hit the post with a low shot. Fla continued on top. At nine, Wesley hit from outside the area, the ball deflected off the defense and passed dangerously.
Flamengo continued the pressure, as Atlético-MG barely attacked. At 18, Fabrício Bruno hit, the ball deflected and it was left for Michael to shoot for Everson's defense. Galo responded with 26. Fausto Vera received a cross from Paulinho and headed it to a calm save by Rossi.
Atlético grew in the game. At 32, Scarpa dominated on the right, pulled to the middle and hit. The ball deflected off the defense and went out for a corner. With 36, Alisson passed to Paulinho, who pulled to the left inside the area, but shot over the goal.
Galo also had the last two chances of the game. At 39, Paulinho took paint off the post. Three minutes later, Scarpa hit from outside the area and Rossi sent it in for a corner.
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Flamengo x Atlético-MG lineups
Flemish: Rossi, Fabrício Bruno, David Luiz and Alex Sandro; Wesley, Evertton Araújo, Alcaraz (Shola, at 43'/2nd Q), Matheus Gonçalves (Lorran, at 33'/2nd Q) and Ayrton Lucas (Cleiton, at 43'/2nd Q); Michael and Bruno Henrique. Technical: Filipe Luís.
Atlético-MG: Everson, Saravia, Lyanco, Battaglia and Rubens (Bruno Fuchs, at 45'/2nd Q); Fausto Vera, Otávio, Gustavo Scarpa and Bernard (Paulinho, at 16'/2nd Q); Hulk (Alisson, at 24'/2nd Q) and Deyverson (Alan Kardec, at 45'/2nd Q). Technical: Gabriel Milito
Yellow cards: Fabrício Bruno (Flamengo), Gustavo Scarpa (Atlético-MG)
