Flamengo beat Nova Iguaçu from Rio with goals from Pedro and Gabigol
Flamengo showed an unusual appetite after the goalless draw with Madureira and beat Nova Iguaçu 5-0, at Maracanã, in the third round of the Campeonato Carioca, this Saturday. Even with a mixed team in the first half, Rubro-Negro was superior and won 2-0 at halftime, with goals from Pedro and Fabrício Bruno. In the second phase, with the entry of Gabi, Arrascaeta and Everton Ribeiro, it became even easier. The number 10 scored twice and Pedro completed the rout. + See the Carioca 2023 table Tuesday Flamengo returns to the field to face Bangu, again for Carioca. The match will be the team's last test of adaptation, as rivals Palmeiras will compete in the Brazilian Super Cup on the weekend. PATIENCE FOR THE GOAL Flamengo started the game with a lot of passing, mainly due to the high marking of Nova Iguaçu, who pressed in the first five minutes of the game. Once the pressure was over, Rubro-Negro put the ball on the ground and found space in the attacking field. The goal was a matter of time and happened in the 12th minute, with Pedro. The attacker received the ball inside the area, adjusted his body and shot hard to put the team in front. Matheuzinho also deserves to be highlighted. The right-back was the author of the assist, after a good individual play. PRACTICE GAME? After opening the scoring, Flamengo began to exchange passes more calmly, without forcing the plays so much. Even so, it represented a danger for Nova Iguaçu, who simply defended themselves. Quality prevailed even in the training rhythm and Rubro-Negro expanded in the 29th minute with Fabrício Bruno. The defender headed a free kick from Everton Cebolinha. Fabricio scored Flamengo's second (Photo: Marcelo Cortes/Flamengo) 11 A 10 Flamengo opened 2-0 without difficulty and made the game even easier after the expulsion of defender Matheus Alves. The player received a second yellow card at the end of the first half, making the scenario even more encouraging for a fall. APPEALED IN THE SECOND HALF Vítor Pereira put his best attack on the field. Gabi, Arrascaeta and Everton Ribeiro scored, to the delight of the fans present at Maracanã. In the first plot involving these players, Flamengo scored the third goal. Arrascaeta launched Matheuzinho into the area. The right-back only had the task of supporting Gabi to shoot hard and score the first goal of the game. Gabigol entered the final stage and found the net (Photo: Disclosure/Flamengo) PERSONAL BRAND Five minutes after scoring the goal, Gabi found the net again for Nova Iguaçu. This time, the number 10 headed the ball after a precise cross from Filipe Luís. With both goals scored, Gabigol reached the mark of 69 balls in the net at Maracanã wearing the Flamengo shirt. In total, he scored 136 goals with the red and black shirt. EASY, EXTREMELY EASY. Totally committed to the game, Nova Iguaçu was easy prey for Flamengo, who, supported by the fans, didn't give up and continued in search of goals and more goals. The team comes in 5th with Pedro. Arrascaeta took a free kick perfectly to the attacker's head. Tour of Maracanã and excitement from the fans, which provoked Real Madrid, who “can wait, because the time will come”. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FLAMENGO 5 x 0 NOVA IGUAÇU Stadium: Maracanã, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ) Date and time: January 21st, at 4pm Referee: Alexandre Vargas Tavares de Jesus Assistants: Thiago Rosa de Oliveira Esposito and Karen Sobliares and Augustus In Augusto Public: 48,941 (taxpayers); 50,930 (gifts); R$ 1,689,606.50 Goals: Pedro (12' of the 1st half and 28' of the 2nd half / 1-0; 5-0); Fabrício Bruno (29' of the 1st half / 2 to 0); Gabi (16' and 21' of the 2nd half / 4 to 0) Yellow card: Matheus Alves (Nova Iguaçu); Marinho, Thiago Maia (Flamengo) Red card: Matheus Alves (Nova Iguaçu) FLAMENGO (Coach: Vítor Pereira) Santos, Matheuzinho, Pablo, Fabrício Bruno (Léo Pereira) and Filipe Luís; Erick (Everton Ribeiro), Gerson (Thiago Maia) and Matheus França (Gabi); Marinho (Arrascaeta), Pedro and Everton Cebolinha. NOVA IGUAÇU (Coach: Carlos Vitor) Max, Léo Fernandes, Matheus Alves, Gabriel Pinheiro and Márcio; Gustavo Nicola (Marquinhos Macaé) and Paulo Henrique; Andrey (Léo Jacó), Ícaro (Léo Índio) and Ewerton (Matias); Nathan Palafoz (Luã Lúcio). Follow Lance! on Google News Most read 1 Off the field Vini Jr. Mbappé's attitude for Real Madrid draws attention on the web 2 Lance! Biz How much did Rayssa Leal earn by winning the SLS stage in Tokyo? 3 National Football Series B: see who moves up to Series A of next year's Brasileirão 4 Botafogo Botafogo x Vitória: see what the referee's summary says about the expulsion of Tiquinho Soares 5 Flamengo Flamengo has a key order for the best placement in the last pair, three Brazilians Boletim do Lance! Stay up to date on sports and your favorite team with just 1 minute of reading! Sign up The best sport of your morning! Article More news Stay up to date with everything! 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