Match report

Flamengo Defeats Cuiaba 2-1 in Serie A Clash

Flamengo
Flamengo
2–1
FT
Cuiaba
Cuiaba
Dec 3, 2023

Flamengo held off a late surge to defeat Cuiaba 2-1 in their Serie A encounter. Goals by Luiz Araújo early on and Pedro just before halftime gave Flamengo the lead, with Clayson scoring from the spot for Cuiaba in the second half. Despite numerous substitutions and VAR controversies, Flamengo managed to maintain control.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Flamengo 2-1 Cuiaba
  • • Luiz Araújo opened the scoring at minute 6 with an assist from Gerson
  • • Pedro extended the lead at minute 45+4, assisted by Arrascaeta
  • • Clayson scored a penalty for Cuiaba at minute 79

Lineups

Flamengo

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 17 A. Rossi (G)
  • 2 G. Varela (D)
  • 15 Fabrício Bruno (D)
  • 4 Léo Pereira (D)
  • 16 Filipe Luís (D)
  • 5 E. Pulgar (M)
  • 20 Gerson (M)
  • 31 Luiz Araújo (M)
  • 14 G. de Arrascaeta (M)
  • 11 Everton (M)
  • 9 Pedro (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 Bruno Henrique
  • 6 Ayrton Lucas
  • 43 Wesley
  • 3 Rodrigo Caio
  • 29 Victor Hugo
  • 7 Éverton Ribeiro
  • 34 Matheuzinho
  • 63 Rayan
  • 25 Matheus Cunha
  • 10 Gabriel Barbosa
  • 30 Pablo
  • 1 Santos

Cuiaba

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 21 João Carlos (G)
  • 4 Marllon (D)
  • 34 Allyson (D)
  • 33 Alan Empereur (D)
  • 2 Matheus Alexandre (M)
  • 14 Raniele (M)
  • 27 Denilson (M)
  • 20 Rikelme (M)
  • 7 Jonathan Cafú (F)
  • 29 Clayson (F)
  • 16 Deyverson (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 Filipe Augusto
  • 22 Derik Lacerda
  • 88 Fernando Sobral
  • 9 I. Pitta
  • 6 Uendel
  • 26 Vinicius Barreta
  • 17 Emerson Negueba
  • 31 Lucas Mineiro
  • 11 Wellington Silva
  • 55 Calebe
  • 3 Vitão
  • 94 Patric Calmon

Timeline

  1. Flamengo
    6' Flamengo Goal · Normal Goal
    Luiz Araújo · Assist: Gerson
  2. Flamengo
    45'+4 Flamengo Goal · Normal Goal
    Pedro · Assist: G. de Arrascaeta
  3. Cuiaba
    53' Cuiaba Var · Penalty cancelled
    Raniele
  4. Cuiaba
    57' Cuiaba subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Denilson · On: Filipe Augusto
  5. Cuiaba
    57' Cuiaba subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jonathan Cafú · On: Derik Lacerda
  6. Cuiaba
    57' Cuiaba subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Allyson · On: Fernando Sobral
  7. Cuiaba
    69' Cuiaba subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Deyverson · On: I. Pitta
  8. Cuiaba
    69' Cuiaba subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Rikelme · On: Uendel
  9. Cuiaba
    75' Cuiaba Var · Penalty confirmed
    Clayson
  10. Cuiaba
    79' Cuiaba Goal · Penalty
    Clayson
  11. Flamengo
    82' Flamengo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Éverton · On: Bruno Henrique
  12. Flamengo
    83' Flamengo Card · Yellow Card
    Léo Pereira

    Foul

  13. Flamengo
    83' Flamengo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Filipe Luís · On: Ayrton
  14. Flamengo
    90'+1 Flamengo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Guillermo Varela · On: Wesley Franca
  15. Flamengo
    90'+1 Flamengo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Léo Pereira · On: Rodrigo Caio
  16. Flamengo
    90'+1 Flamengo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Pedro · On: Victor Hugo
  17. Flamengo
    90'+7 Flamengo Card · Yellow Card
    Luiz Araújo

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Flamengo Cuiaba
Fouls 13 9
Pass Accuracy 92% 84%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 2
Corners 6 2
Total Passes 654 305
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 6 1
Shots on Target 6 1
xG 1.52 0.85
Shots off Target 7 0
Possession 68% 32%
Accurate Passes 600 256
Shots Inside Box 12 1
Saves 0 4
Shots Outside Box 7 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Flamengo took an early lead with Luiz Araújo's goal in the 6th minute, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Pedro's second half opener just before halftime further solidified Flamengo's control.
  • ▸ Cuiaba found a late lifeline through Clayson’s penalty at 79 minutes, but it wasn't enough to overcome Flamengo.