Flamengo edged out Vasco, 1x4, on Monday, on to matchday 9 of the Brazil Serie A. To this matchday, Mauricio Barbieri's team came from three defeats, and Jorge Sampaoli's team came from a draw. Ayrton Lucas made a great performance with 2 goals.
The opening goal was scored by Erick Pulgar with 14 minutes on the clock. After 16 minutes, Flamengo increased their lead with a goal from Gerson. Shortly before the interval, Ayrton Lucas doubled the lead for Jorge Sampaoli's team. With 45 minutes already played, Flamengo extended their lead with a goal from defender.
In the 58th minute, Jair netted the final goal of the game, from the penalty spot.
After the result Flamengo are 5th in the table, with 16 points, while Vasco sit 19th place, with 6 points. In their next fixture, Jorge Sampaoli's team will host Grêmio. Meanwhile, Mauricio Barbieri's team will play away against Internacional.
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Jair 58' (pen.) | Erick Pulgar 14' Gerson 16' Pedro 42' Ayrton Lucas 45' |