Flamengo scores in stoppage time, beats Bahia and takes the lead

This Thursday, the 20th, theFlamengo received the Bahiain a match valid for the 10th round of the Brasileirão. Even though they were ahead, Mengão conceded the draw, but managed to confirm the victory with a goal in stoppage time, which secured the lead in the championship.

The game started very truncated, as the two teams were fighting for the top of the table and were not willing to give up points for nothing. However, in the 23rd minute, Flamengo scored a beautiful goal, after collective play and a pivot from Pedrowhich left the perfect ball for the finalization of Gerson.

The red and black advantage left Mengão in a more comfortable situation, but that was not how the home team went down to the dressing room. At 34', Everaldo received a pass Jean Lucaswon in the body of Ayrton Lucasand removed it from the reach of Rossi, leaving everything the same on the scoreboard. Interval! 1 to 1.

On the way back to the second half, Bahia seemed to be more comfortable with the ball at their feet, moving from one side to the other and always counting on the participation of Everton Ribeiro, who was one of the great characters at Maracanã. After almost seven years with Flamengo, the midfielder returned to the stadium, but as an opponent.

In the final stretch, Flamengo complained about a penalty for a ball that allegedly went into the hand of the Bahia defender. However, nothing was signaled, the home club had a few more wasted chances, but managed to regain the lead in the 48th minute. After Gerson's cross, David Luiz appeared in the penalty area and scored. End of the game! 2 to 1.