With two goals from Gabriel Barbosa, Flamengo beat Volta Redonda

In the match corresponding to the date 8 of Brazil – Carioca Championship 2023, Gabriel Barbosa scored a brace in Flamengo’s victory over V. Redonda by 3 to 1. The goal of the match for the local was scored by Luizinho (47 ‘1T). While the away goals were scored by Gabriel Barbosa (11′ 2T and 30′ 2T) and Pedro (49’ 2T).

Gabriel Barbosa missed the chance to equalize for Flamengo as he failed to convert from a penalty in the 52nd minute of the first half.

The best man of the match was Gabriel Barbosa. The Flamengo striker scored 2 goals and shot 8 times in the opposite goal.

Pedro also excelled at the Estadio da Cidadania. The Flamengo striker scored 1 goal and shot in the opposite goal twice.

Volta Redonda striker Pedrinho humbled his mark by throwing a magnificent pipe after 13 minutes of the first leg.

Due to the number of fouls committed, the game was constantly interrupted. The warnings were numerous: Thiago Maia, Dudu, Avelino, Arturo Vidal, Bruno Barra, Wellington Silva, Éverton Ribeiro and Erick Pulgar.

V. Redonda coach Rogério Corrêa suggested a 4-4-2 formation with Vinícius in the arch; Wellington Silva, Alix Vinicius, Sandro and Ricardo Sena on the defensive line; Bruno Barra, Dudu, Luciano Naninho and Luizinho in midfield; and Pedrinho and Lele in attack.

Meanwhile, Vítor de Oliveira Lopes Pereira’s side entered the pitch with a 4-4-2 pattern with Santos under the three sticks; Guillermo Varela, Fabrício Bruno, David Luiz and Ayrton Lucas in defence; Thiago Maia, Arturo Vidal, Gérson and Giorgian De Arrascaeta in midfield; and Gabriel Barbosa and Pedro in front.

Referee Bruno Mota Correia was in charge of overseeing the game at the Estadio da Cidadania.

On the following date, V. Redonda will face Bangú as a visitor, while Flamengo will play as a visitor against Botafogo.

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