Using its main team, Flamengo won for the first time in 2026.
The positive result came in the classic against Vasco, this Wednesday (21), for the Campeonato Carioca.
Jorge Carrascal scored the only goal of the match at Maracanã, with a beautiful first-time finish.
Cauan Barros received a red card and left Vasco with one player less at the beginning of the second half, when the score was still zero.
Even defeated, Léo Jardim was one of the highlights on the field, making several saves to prevent a greater disadvantage.
The game at Maracanã started at a very high pace, with great scoring chances for both sides.
Vasco had Andrés Gómez hit the post and GB finished wide after coming face to face with Rossi.
All of this happened in just 20 minutes of ball rolling.
Flamengo had more possession of the ball, while Vasco bet on counterattacks.
This scenario was even more reinforced from the beginning of the second half, with the expulsion of Cauan Barros.
The Vasco midfielder received a straight red card after committing a foul on Carrascal.
With one more player on the field, Flamengo managed to open the scoring, again with the Colombian as the protagonist.
As Piton moved the ball away from the area, he saw it reach Carrascal, who finished first-time and with style to find the net.
Flamengo continued to press even after the goal and forced Léo Jardim to appear more often with excellent saves.
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