
Flamengo vs Fortaleza, 2023 Brasileiro Serie A
· Brazilian Serie AAbout
Flamengo are hosting Fortaleza
at Estadio do Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, starting on
. The match is a part of the Brazilian Serie A.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Caio Alexandre (Fortaleza EC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 1': Foul by Erick Pulgar (Flamengo).
- 4': Foul by Caio Alexandre (Fortaleza EC).
- 4': Gabriel Barbosa (Flamengo) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 6': Ayrton Lucas (Flamengo) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 6': Foul by Tinga (Fortaleza EC).
- 8': Foul by Caio Alexandre (Fortaleza EC).
- 8': Wesley (Flamengo) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 9': Penalty Fortaleza EC. Juan Lucero draws a foul in the penalty area.
- 9': Penalty conceded by Thiago Maia (Flamengo) after a foul in the penalty area.
- 11': Penalty saved! Yago Pikachu (Fortaleza EC) fails to capitalise on this great opportunity, right footed shot saved in the bottom right corner.
- 12': Foul by Yago Pikachu (Fortaleza EC).
- 12': Giorgian de Arrascaeta (Flamengo) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 14': Goal! Flamengo 1, Fortaleza EC 0. Gabriel Barbosa (Flamengo) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Giorgian de Arrascaeta.
- 17': Foul by Tinga (Fortaleza EC).
- 17': Gerson (Flamengo) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 18': Attempt missed. Gerson (Flamengo) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Giorgian de Arrascaeta.
- 21': Delay in match because of an injury Gabriel Barbosa (Flamengo).
- 21': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 23': Bruno Pacheco (Fortaleza EC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 23': Foul by Giorgian de Arrascaeta (Flamengo).
- 24': Attempt saved. Tomás Pochettino (Fortaleza EC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Thiago Galhardo with a headed pass.
- 26': Foul by Tomás Pochettino (Fortaleza EC).
- 26': Wesley (Flamengo) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 27': Foul by Erick Pulgar (Flamengo).
- 27': Juan Lucero (Fortaleza EC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 28': Offside, Fortaleza EC. Yago Pikachu tries a through ball, but Juan Lucero is caught offside.
- 30': Attempt missed. Zé Welison (Fortaleza EC) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.
- 30': Attempt saved. Caio Alexandre (Fortaleza EC) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Juan Lucero with a cross.
- 30': Erick Pulgar (Flamengo) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 30': Foul by Emanuel Brítez (Fortaleza EC).
- 31': Delay in match because of an injury Léo Pereira (Flamengo).
- 32': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 32': Substitution, Flamengo. David Luiz replaces Léo Pereira because of an injury.
- 34': Attempt saved. Giorgian de Arrascaeta (Flamengo) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Gerson.
- 35': Corner, Flamengo. Conceded by Marcelo Benevenuto.
- 37': Foul by Erick Pulgar (Flamengo).
- 37': Tomás Pochettino (Fortaleza EC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 39': Delay in match because of an injury Gabriel Barbosa (Flamengo).
- 39': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 41': Fabrício Bruno (Flamengo) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 41': Foul by Juan Lucero (Fortaleza EC).
- 43': Attempt missed. Tomás Pochettino (Fortaleza EC) right footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Juan Lucero.
- 44': Bruno Pacheco (Fortaleza EC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 44': Foul by Erick Pulgar (Flamengo).
- 44': Erick Pulgar (Flamengo) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+2': Attempt blocked. Zé Welison (Fortaleza EC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 45'+3': Corner, Fortaleza EC. Conceded by Thiago Maia.
- 45'+4': Attempt blocked. Caio Alexandre (Fortaleza EC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Tinga with a headed pass.
- 45'+5': Attempt saved. Juan Lucero (Fortaleza EC) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Bruno Pacheco with a cross.
- 45'+6': First Half ends, Flamengo 1, Fortaleza EC 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Flamengo 1, Fortaleza EC 0.
- 45': Substitution, Flamengo. Bruno Henrique replaces Éverton Ribeiro because of an injury.
- 45': Substitution, Flamengo. Pedro replaces Gabriel Barbosa because of an injury.
- 45': Substitution, Fortaleza EC. Hércules replaces Zé Welison.
- 48': Emanuel Brítez (Fortaleza EC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 48': Foul by Gerson (Flamengo).
- 49': Attempt blocked. Giorgian de Arrascaeta (Flamengo) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Bruno Henrique.
- 49': Corner, Flamengo. Conceded by Caio Alexandre.
- 51': Attempt saved. Pedro (Flamengo) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Gerson.
- 51': Corner, Flamengo. Conceded by João Ricardo.
- 53': Delay in match (Flamengo).
- 53': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 55': Offside, Flamengo. Matheus Cunha tries a through ball, but Bruno Henrique is caught offside.
- 57': Bruno Henrique (Flamengo) is shown the yellow card.
- 58': Foul by Thiago Maia (Flamengo).
- 58': Thiago Galhardo (Fortaleza EC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 61': Bruno Henrique (Flamengo) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 61': Foul by Thiago Galhardo (Fortaleza EC).
- 62': Attempt missed. Thiago Galhardo (Fortaleza EC) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Caio Alexandre.
- 64': Goal! Flamengo 2, Fortaleza EC 0. Giorgian de Arrascaeta (Flamengo) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner.
- 65': Substitution, Fortaleza EC. Calebe replaces Yago Pikachu.
- 66': Calebe (Fortaleza EC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 66': Foul by Thiago Maia (Flamengo).
- 66': Calebe (Fortaleza EC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 66': Foul by Bruno Henrique (Flamengo).
- 67': Attempt blocked. Tomás Pochettino (Fortaleza EC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Calebe.
- 67': Bruno Henrique (Flamengo) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 67': Foul by Caio Alexandre (Fortaleza EC).
- 67': Delay in match because of an injury Tinga (Fortaleza EC).
- 68': Substitution, Fortaleza EC. Dudu replaces Tinga because of an injury.
- 68': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 69': Attempt blocked. Hércules (Fortaleza EC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Juan Lucero.
- 69': Corner, Fortaleza EC. Conceded by Thiago Maia.
- 70': Calebe (Fortaleza EC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 70': Foul by Ayrton Lucas (Flamengo).
- 73': Calebe (Fortaleza EC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 73': Foul by Thiago Maia (Flamengo).
- 75': Attempt blocked. Juan Lucero (Fortaleza EC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Calebe.
- 75': Corner, Fortaleza EC. Conceded by David Luiz.
- 77': Corner, Flamengo. Conceded by Bruno Pacheco.
- 78': Bruno Henrique (Flamengo) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 78': Foul by Dudu (Fortaleza EC).
- 78': Substitution, Flamengo. Victor Hugo replaces Giorgian de Arrascaeta.
- 81': Attempt saved. Dudu (Fortaleza EC) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Thiago Galhardo.
- 82': Foul by Marcelo Benevenuto (Fortaleza EC).
- 82': Pedro (Flamengo) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 82': Substitution, Flamengo. Filipe Luís replaces Thiago Maia.
- 83': Attempt missed. Ayrton Lucas (Flamengo) right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Gerson.
- 83': Foul by Gerson (Flamengo).
- 83': Thiago Galhardo (Fortaleza EC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 84': Attempt missed. Juan Lucero (Fortaleza EC) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Caio Alexandre with a through ball.
- 87': Foul by Tomás Pochettino (Fortaleza EC).
- 87': Gerson (Flamengo) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 88': Attempt missed. Filipe Luís (Flamengo) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Victor Hugo with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 88': Substitution, Fortaleza EC. Romarinho replaces Hércules.
- 88': Substitution, Fortaleza EC. Lucas Crispim replaces Tomás Pochettino.
- 89': Attempt blocked. Gerson (Flamengo) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Victor Hugo.
- 90': Corner, Fortaleza EC. Conceded by David Luiz.
- 90'+1': Offside, Fortaleza EC. Bruno Pacheco tries a through ball, but Caio Alexandre is caught offside.
- 90'+2': Corner, Flamengo. Conceded by Thiago Galhardo.
- 90'+2': Attempt blocked. Pedro (Flamengo) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Gerson.
- 90'+3': Ayrton Lucas (Flamengo) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+3': Foul by Dudu (Fortaleza EC).
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Flamengo 2, Fortaleza EC 0.
- 0': Match ends, Flamengo 2, Fortaleza EC 0.
- 0': Match ends, Flamengo 2, Fortaleza EC 0.
Statistics
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14 | Fouls | 13 |
0 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
0 | Red Cards | 0 |
2 | Offsides | 1 |
4 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
2 | Saves | 5 |
40.5 | Possession | 59.5 |
14 | SHOTS | 10 |
5 | ON GOAL | 4 |
0.4 | On Target % | 0.4 |
0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
1 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
287 | Accurate Passes | 460 |
361 | Passes | 549 |
0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
6 | Accurate Crosses | 3 |
25 | Crosses | 17 |
0.2 | Cross % | 0.2 |
64 | Long Balls | 41 |
36 | Accurate Long Balls | 19 |
0.6 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
5 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
9 | Effective Tackles | 13 |
14 | Tackles | 19 |
0.6 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
17 | Interceptions | 4 |
17 | Effective Clearances | 16 |
17 | Clearances | 16 |
Game Information
Competition: Brazilian Serie A
Venue: Estadio do Maracanã
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Attendance: 64,583
Venue: Estadio do Maracanã
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Attendance: 64,583
Brazil Serie A Standings
# | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Palmeiras | 9 | +7 | 22 |
2 | Flamengo | 9 | +13 | 18 |
3 | Cruzeiro | 9 | +6 | 17 |
4 | Red Bull Bragantino | 9 | +3 | 17 |
Line-Ups
Flamengo (4-2-2-2)
No. | Name |
---|---|
25 | Matheus Cunha (GK) |
4 | Léo Pereira |
15 | Fabrício Bruno |
6 | Ayrton Lucas |
43 | Wesley França |
8 | Thiago Maia |
5 | Erick Pulgar ![]() |
14 | Giorgian de Arrascaeta |
10 | Gabriel Barbosa |
20 | Gerson |
7 | Éverton Ribeiro |
Fortaleza (5-3-2)
No. | Name |
---|---|
1 | João Ricardo (GK) |
5 | Marcelo Benevenuto |
19 | Emanuel Britez |
2 | Tinga |
6 | Bruno Pacheco |
22 | Yago Pikachu |
17 | José Welison |
7 | Tomás Pochettino |
8 | Caio Alexandre |
9 | Juan Martín Lucero |
91 | Thiago Galhardo |
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