The flamingo achieved this Sunday its first victory in the Brazilian Championship by 3-1 against Sao Paulowhich in turn missed the highest position in the classification, in a day in which the Latin Americans shone.
In a duel of giants in the stadium of the maracanacariocas and paulistas measured forces for the second day of the Brazilian League, after reaping victories, respectively, against the workshops Argentine and the Everton Chilean in its international commitments during the week.
The flamingo he entered the field of play with an intense rhythm and from the start created several scoring chances, which were prevented by the goalkeeper’s hitherto impeccable performance Jandrei.
It didn’t take long for, in minute 24, Gabigol opened the scoring for the hosts from Rio de Janeiro, boosted by an assist from the midfielder Lazarus.
However, the discount came immediately, in a moment of distraction and with a precise header from the Argentine striker Jonathan Calleri, current top scorer in the competition with four goals.
In the second half, the Chilean Mauritius Islandwhich relieved Rodinistarred in a brilliant individual play and left the Mengao ahead after scoring a great goal.
Encouraged all the time by the songs of the fans, the carioca finishing touch came with a high cross of Marinho which ended with the Uruguayan heading goal Giorgian De Arrascaeta.
With the result, the flamingo reached four points and now occupies the fourth square.
Meanwhile, the defeat cost the Sao Paulo leadership, which is now occupied by the Corinthians After the victory this Saturday against Avaias well as the descent to seventh place.
Also this Sunday, the Saints won at home 2-1 against Coritibawith a goal from Leo Baptistao and an own goal by defender Henrique, in a match marked by hostility between the fans from the start.
The commitment, which was seen by the Brazilian president, Jair Bolsonaroended in widespread confusion that resulted in the arrest of at least 16 individuals and several other people injured.
He also concluded the second day with a win on Atletico Mineirothe current Brazilian champion and one of the favorites for the 2022 title, by beating 0-1 at home against Athletico Paranaense.
The Gaul from Belo Horizonte confirmed the great moment he is going through and, as soon as the second half began, the Argentine midfielder Matias Zarancho He scored a great goal in what would be the only goal of the match.
The mining is now the second classified, with the same six points of the leader CorinthiansMeanwhile he Athletico Paranaense he was left without scoring and remains as the bottom of the tournament.
For his part, the Bragantine ran over the Atletico Goianense in his fort 4-0, in a veritable festival of goals that included annotations by Ytalo, Natan, Sorriso and Léo Ortiz.
Already in the south of Brazilthe 2-1 victory for Internacional against Fortaleza had a farewell atmosphere, since it was the last game played by the Argentine Andres D’Alessandrowho announced his retirement at the beginning of the year after signing a short contract with the Interwhere he is considered an idol.
The 41-year-old midfielder was the scorer of the Colorados’ first goal and, upon being relieved in the 70th minute, left the pitch in shock and applauded by his teammates and fans.
“Ladies and gentlemen, one of the most beautiful stories in football has come to an end. D’Alessandro he leaves the field for the last time and enters for eternity definitively. Thanks for everything!” he wrote. Inter on their social networks.
In the stadium Beira-Riothe party was completed with the projection of photos and videos of the player, who also gave a short speech full of emotion.
With the win, guaranteed by the goal scored by German In the penultimate minute of the second half, the Inter floats in the middle of the table with three points, while the Fortress entered the relegation zone.
In the last game of the day, the Botafogo won 3-1 on their visit to ceara, with two goals from Erison.
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