Botafogo beats Flamengo with great goal from Luiz Henrique ‘Pantera Negra’

With a great goal from the attacker Luiz Henriquethe most expensive reinforcement in its history, the Botafogo won the Flamengo per 2 to 0 this Sunday (28), at Maracanã, in a classic valid for the 4th round of the Brazilian championship.

The result is excellent for the Stove, which reaches 3rd consecutive triumph in all competitions and takes the provisional leadership of Series A.

Now, the black and white team reaches 9 points, surpassing the Atlético-MGwhich was the 8th with the triumph over Cuiabálast Saturday (27).

To remain at the top, however, General Severiano’s club will have to dry out Red Bull Bragantino, Athletico-PR It is Internationalthat have 6 points still play in the round.

Fla, in turn, has reached three consecutive matches without a victory (with two consecutive defeats) and is stuck in the 7 points, falling to the 5th position – and could drop even further following Sunday.

On the field, the 1st half was of slight red and black dominance, with Tite’s team creating the best chances. However, the score did not move in the suffocating heat of Rio de Janeiro.

After half-time, however, Botafogo opened the scoring after just 8 minutes with a great goal from Luiz Henrique.

After a “sliced” corner kick from Savarinothe left-hander arrived hitting a wonderful first shot, the famous “snooker shot”, which was in the corner of Rossi.

During the celebration, the winger went crazy, ran to the bench and wore the “Black Panther” mask, a famous character from the comics and films of the United States. Marvel.

After that, Flamengo tried to react with several changes from Tite, such as the entry of Gersonbut without being able to effectively create dangerous moves.

On the other side, Arthur Jorge reacted by closing the team more with the entry of midfielders Gregore It is Tche Tche. At the same time, the Portuguese launched Jeffinho to launch counterattacks.

In one of these quick moves, Bota almost expanded at 35: Jeffinho received the ball almost in the small area and hit it, but Rossi avoided the goal with a spectacular save with his legs.

The Flemish response came shortly afterwards, with the young Lorran heading close to the crossbar and giving the goalkeeper a huge scare John.

Well positioned in defense, the black and white team held on well and “killed” the match in stoppage time: after recovering the ball in attack, Jeffinho served Savarino, who finished well to fill the net.

Flamengo fans complained to the referee Raphael Clausof alleged lack of Fabrício Bruno at the origin of the play. However, the judge and the VAR booth considered the move legal and endorsed the goal.

Brasileirão classification

• Flamengo: 5th place, with 7 points

• Botafogo: 1st place, with 9 points

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