Match report

Avai Stuns Flamengo 2-1 in Serie A Clash

Flamengo
Flamengo
1–2
FT
Avai
Avai
Nov 12, 2022

Avai pulled off a stunning upset, defeating Flamengo 2-1 in a thrilling Serie A encounter. Despite Flamengo taking an early lead from an own goal by Ton, Avai's Marcinho equalized just before halftime. Felipe Silva's late goal sealed the victory for Avai, securing a morale-boosting win in the Brazilian top-flight.

Key Facts

  • • Flamengo led 1-0 after an own goal by Ton (42')
  • • Marcinho equalized for Avai from the edge of the box (45'+5')
  • • Felipe Silva scored the winner for Avai (79')
  • • Flamengo made five substitutions in the second half, including Diego Alves for Hugo Souza
  • • Avai managed to hold on to secure a surprising 2-1 victory

Lineups

Flamengo

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Diego Alves (G)
  • 23 David Luiz (D)
  • 22 Rodinei (D)
  • 4 Léo Pereira (D)
  • 6 Ayrton (D)
  • 10 Diego (M)
  • 32 A. Vidal (M)
  • 35 João Gomes (M)
  • 31 Marinho (F)
  • 9 Gabriel Barbosa (F)
  • 11 Éverton (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 André Luiz
  • 8 Thiago Maia
  • 45 Hugo Souza
  • 34 Matheuzinho
  • 39 Kayke David
  • 5 E. Pulgar
  • 30 Pablo
  • 25 Matheus Cunha
  • 15 Fabrício Bruno
  • 50 Pedrinho
  • 20 Santos

Avai

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 83 Glédson (G)
  • 25 Natanael (D)
  • 72 Thales (D)
  • 15 Ton (D)
  • 16 Jean Cleber (M)
  • 22 Eduardo (M)
  • 5 Lucas Ventura (M)
  • 35 Lipe (D)
  • 87 Vitinho (F)
  • 19 Marcinho (M)
  • 27 Pablo Dyego (M)

Substitutes

  • 40 Andrey
  • 39 Gaspar
  • 38 Felipe Rocha
  • 6 Diego Matos
  • 96 Igor Bohn
  • 98 Lucas Silva
  • 55 Gabriel Kazu
  • 18 Nathan
  • 44 Raphael

Timeline

  1. Flamengo
    42' Flamengo Goal · Own Goal
    Ton
  2. Avai
    45'+5 Avai Goal · Normal Goal
    Marcinho
  3. Avai
    45' Avai Card · Yellow Card
    Lucas Ventura

    Argument

  4. Flamengo
    46' Flamengo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Marinho · On: Andre Luiz
  5. Flamengo
    57' Flamengo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Diego · On: Thiago Maia
  6. Avai
    63' Avai subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Eduardo · On: Andrey
  7. Avai
    63' Avai subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Pablo Dyego · On: Gaspar
  8. Flamengo
    65' Flamengo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Diego Alves · On: Hugo Souza
  9. Avai
    74' Avai subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Marcinho · On: Felipinho
  10. Avai
    79' Avai Goal · Normal Goal
    Felipe Silva
  11. Flamengo
    81' Flamengo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: João Gomes · On: Matheuzinho
  12. Flamengo
    81' Flamengo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Vidal · On: Kayke David
  13. Avai
    90'+7 Avai subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Natanael Pimienta · On: Diego Matos

Match Stats

Stat Flamengo Avai
Fouls 14 11
Pass Accuracy 92% 82%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 15
Corners 10 3
Total Passes 577 312
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 4 8
Shots off Target 9 5
Possession 65% 35%
Accurate Passes 529 256
Shots Inside Box 13 10
Saves 6 4
Shots Outside Box 4 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The equalizing goal by Marcinho just before halftime shifted momentum in Avai's favor
  • ▸ Felipe Silva's late goal in the 79th minute confirmed Avai's remarkable comeback and victory over Flamengo