The ‘Flu’, who had just endorsed River Plate 5-1 in the Libertadores, dropped two points against Vasco (1-1)
Cruzeiro sleeps as leader after beating Santos (2-1) and scoring 9 points in the first four days of Brasileirao
The Rio de Janeiro classic between Fluminense and Vasco da Gama ended in a draw (1-1) at Maracana. The good defensive system of the Cruzmaltinos ended up having a reward against a Tricolor that had been released after the historic win against River Plate (5-1) during the week in a Copa Libertadores match, but was not successful enough in the final meters.
Vasco advanced with a goal in the first minute from his gunner, Pedro Raúlwho took advantage of a blunder from the veteran goalkeeper Fabio at the exit with the feet. Fluminense, who finished with 79% control of the ball, spent the entire match hammering. tied Lime (min 55) and the set of Fernando Diniz He ended up finishing up to 23 times, but crashed into goalkeeper Leo Jardim, who was already on Barça’s agenda.
With this tie, the ‘Flu’, which is the fittest Brazilian team, has 7 points and lost the opportunity to reach the provisional leadership. For its part, Vasco da Gama, who was coming off a home defeat against Bahia (0-1), continues in the middle zone with 5 points.
The provisional leader, waiting for what happens this Sunday, is the surprising Cruzeiro. On his return to Serie A, the team he chairs Ronaldo Nazário have 9 points (the same as Botafogo, who have one game less) after beating Santos at home (2-1) with a ‘double’ from expalmeirense Wesley.
Of the meetings scheduled for this Sunday, three meetings stand out: the Ath. Paranaense-Flamengo, Gremio-Red Bull Bragantino and Botafogo-At. Mineiro.