The 5-1 victory was a gift for Rubro Negro, as it celebrated the 130th anniversary of its founding, in addition to topping the Brazilian league.
Flamengo did not take notice and beat Sport 5-1, on Saturday (15), at the Arena Pernambuco, in a postponed match for the twelfth round of the Brazilian League, and when the club turns 130 years old. Thus Rubro-Negro once again proved its dominance for most of the tournament. In this way, Palmeiras’ pursuit of the title continues, as it leads the championship.
Luiz Arajo scored the first goal and allayed fears, as he left everything as it was and allowed for a fluid result to be built. In statements after the match, the striker praised Douglas, his young colleague.
“You have to speak well. My first interview was at Mirasol there, I spoke very badly, but I think the kids at the base are more mature than they were before. (Douglas) is a very good boy. I’m happy to score this goal, especially on Flamengo’s birthday. So, congratulations to Flamengo and the whole nation,” said the No. 7.
The promising Flamengo striker shows his star power
Douglas had a memorable night, making his professional debut for Flamengo and actually scoring his first goal. In this way, he tried to detail his feelings about this feat.
The promising player explained: “What I feel here, there is no way to explain it. It is a feeling of accomplishment. It is not my dream, achieving the dream of my family, my mother and everyone who was with me in those moments and being able to celebrate Flamengo’s birthday today, I think it is unforgettable.”
The youngster chose the number 81 shirt in honor of his Club World Cup title and apparently on the occasion of his 130th birthday. This feat was therefore seen as motivation.
“The number on the shirt (81) really speaks for itself. Now that’s it, don’t stop here and keep going. The bald guy was a bit lucky. He was the one who left me like that (Luis Arajo),” Douglas said.
Luiz Arajo believes that the shirt number was not caused by coincidence.
“He was lucky, I hope he scores more goals. This is a joke we do with every boy who comes through the academy. In the first few games we left him bald, I think it is a source of great pride for them and for us to receive them so well. When he enters the match like this he scores a goal in such an important encounter, which was very difficult. So, congratulations to him and let’s go, this is Flamengo”, concluded the scorer of the first goal of the match. match.
With this defeat, Flamengo ranked first in the Brazilian Championship with 71 points, and is awaiting the result of the classic match between Palmeiras and Santos, also on Saturday. The team’s next match will be against Fla-Flu, next Wednesday (19), at 9:30 pm, at Maracana Stadium, as part of the 34th round of the competition.
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