Flamengo Defeats Grêmio with Luiz Araújo’s Double to Top Brasileirão

Flamengo displayed resilience by defeating Grêmio 2-1 at the Maracanã Stadium despite several key absences.

This win boosted Flamengo to 17 points, reclaiming the lead in the Brazilian Championship. Conversely, Grêmio remains 13th with six points, though they have two games in hand.

The first half concluded with Flamengo’s Luiz Araújo breaking the deadlock. He then doubled Flamengo’s lead in the second half.

Grêmio’s Edenílson scored in injury time but couldn’t alter the outcome.

In the next round, Tite’s squad faces Athletico-PR in Curitiba at 4 PM on Sunday. Meanwhile, Grêmio will meet Botafogo in Cariacica at 6:30 PM.

Match Summary

Flamengo initially sought to dominate, but Grêmio advanced skillfully.

The first significant chance came at 14 minutes, with Léo Ortiz’s header saved by Rafael Cabral. Grêmio replied with JP Galvão trying to chip Rossi.

Flamengo faced setbacks with injuries to Everton Cebolinha and Igor Jesus, prompting substitutions.

Bruno Henrique and Luiz Araújo came on, but Grêmio failed to capitalize on these changes. Both teams struggled to produce in attack.

Excitement rose late in the first half. At 39 minutes, Luiz Araújo hit the post, then scored two minutes later, giving Flamengo the lead at halftime.

In the second half, Grêmio pressed for an equalizer but left gaps. Flamengo had a penalty awarded but overturned by VAR.

Flamengo continued to threaten, with David Luiz hitting the crossbar and Pedro missing a close chance.

Flamengo’s persistence paid off with a second goal at 21 minutes. In a quick counter-attack, Luiz Araújo received a pass and scored with a precise shot.

Grêmio increased their intensity but couldn’t score. Rossi saved Reinaldo’s shot, and Nathan Fernandes missed the target. Flamengo’s Pedro was also denied by Rafael Cabral.

In the final minutes, the match remained open. Flamengo nearly scored through Léo Ortiz and Pedro, but Grêmio reduced the deficit in injury time with Edenílson’s goal.

Flamengo held on to secure three points.

Match Details – Flamengo Defeats Grêmio with Luiz Araújo’s Double to Top Brasileirão

• Venue: Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
• Date: Thursday, June 13, 2024
• Time: 9 PM (Brasília time)
• Referee: Luiz Flávio de Oliveira (SP)
• Assistants: Daniel Paulo Ziolli (SP), Luiz Alberto Andrini Nogueira (SP)
• VAR: Igor Junio Benevenuto de Oliveira (MG-VAR-FIFA)

Yellow Cards

• Flamengo: Pedro, Wesley
• Grêmio: João Pedro, Carballo, Kannemann, Galdino

Goals

• Flamengo: Luiz Araújo (41′ 1st half, 21′ 2nd half)
• Grêmio: Edenílson (50′ 2nd half)

Teams

• Flamengo: Rossi, Wesley, Fabrício Bruno, David Luiz, Léo Pereira; Léo Ortiz (Victor Hugo), Igor Jesus (Luiz Araújo), Gerson, Lorran (Everton); Everton Cebolinha (Bruno Henrique), Pedro
• Coach: Tite
• Grêmio: Rafael Cabral, João Pedro (Fábio), Rodrigo Ely, Kannemann, Reinaldo; Dodi, Pepê (Carballo), Cristaldo; Pavon (Nathan Fernandes), Galdino (Edenílson), JP Galvão (Nathan)
• Coach: Renato Portaluppi

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