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Flamengo beat Grêmio 3-1 to strengthen Brazilian league title bid
Flamengo beat Grêmio 3-1 at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracanã stadium in Brazil’s top football league.
Samuel Lino scored the opening goal, and Pedro added two goals before Grêmio’s Francis Amuzu scored a free kick.
Jorge Carrascal set up Pedro’s second goal with a skillful move and pass inside the penalty area.
The win leaves Flamengo six points ahead of Palmeiras, who are due to play on Thursday.
Flamengo are chasing the league title after missing out on the Copa Libertadores final, while Grêmio had been seeking points to improve its position in the league.
Flamengo have four matches left, including a game away to Palmeiras, followed by matches against Coritiba and Chapecoense.
Flamengo beat Grêmio 3-1 at the Maracanã, strengthening their lead in the Brazilian league title race.
Pedro scored twice, while Samuel Lino scored Flamengo’s other goal and Amuzu scored for Grêmio.
The result temporarily put Flamengo six points ahead of second-placed Palmeiras, who had a game in hand.
Grêmio remained in the relegation zone with 37 points and four rounds left, according to UOL.
Smoke delayed the start of the match by about six minutes.
- Who
- Flamengo and Grêmio.
- What
- Flamengo won 3-1, with two goals from Pedro and one from Samuel Lino; Amuzu scored for Grêmio.
- When
- November 4, 2026.
- Where
- Maracanã stadium, Rio de Janeiro.
- Why
- Flamengo extended their lead in the title race, while Grêmio were seeking points to improve their position in the relegation fight.
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Smoke at the teams’ entrance delayed the start by about six minutes.
Samuel Lino scored to put Flamengo ahead.
Pedro scored Flamengo’s second after a pass from Carrascal.
Pedro scored again to make it 3-0.
Amuzu scored for Grêmio with a free kick.
- Final score
- Flamengo 3-1 Grêmio
- Venue
- Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro
- Flamengo scorers
- Pedro (2), Samuel Lino
- Grêmio scorer
- Amuzu
- Flamengo’s lead
- Six points over Palmeiras, temporarily
- Grêmio’s points
- 37 points, with four rounds remaining
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