Pedro’s brace drives Flamengo to a 4-1 win over Vasco DA Gama

Flamengo won 4-1 away to Vasco DA Gama, with Pedro’s two goals setting the platform for a decisive Serie A result. The victory came despite Vasco having more possession and slightly more total shots, as Flamengo produced the clearer threat in front of goal.

Pedro puts Flamengo in control

Pedro opened the scoring in the 10th minute, assisted by G. Varela, to make it 0-1. Vasco responded five minutes later when A. Lescano, set up by Brenner, made it 1-1. Pedro restored Flamengo’s lead in the 41st minute, sending the visitors into half-time 2-1 ahead.

That second goal gave Flamengo the advantage after a competitive opening period. Samuel Lino then extended it in the 53rd minute for 1-3, before scoring again in the 85th minute to complete the 1-4 scoreline. Pedro was substituted for Bruno Henrique in the 70th minute after recording two goals in 70 minutes.

Vasco had the ball, Flamengo had the edge

Vasco recorded 58% possession and 15 total shots to Flamengo’s 14. However, Flamengo led shots on goal 6-2 and had 11 shots inside the box compared with Vasco’s 8. The figures suggest Vasco saw more of the ball without matching Flamengo’s finishing efficiency.

Vasco’s G. Plata received a yellow card in the 45th minute, while Samuel Lino was booked in the 87th after his two-goal contribution. Vasco entered the match ranked #13 with 38 points from 31 games, while Flamengo were ranked #1 with 70 points from 32 games, a 32-point advantage in the table going into the game.

Samuel Lino was the standout performer, earning a 9.3 rating with two goals and three shots on target. The result adds a loss to Vasco’s recent sequence, while Flamengo followed a pre-match run that included three consecutive wins.