Flamengo defeated Internacional, 2x1, on Sunday, relating to matchweek 37 of the Brazil Serie A. In this competition, both teams came from a win.
Edenílson opened the score after 12 minutes, from the penalty spot. After 29 minutes, De Arrascaeta struck for Flamengo, with a left-foot shot.
After the break, Internacional saw Rodinei get a straight red card Gabriel Barbosa netted the last goal in the 63rd minute with a left-foot strike inside the penalty area. Gabriel Barbosa now on a scoring streak of 6 consecutive games.
After the result Flamengo are 1st in the table, with 71 points, while Internacional sit 2nd place, with 69 points. In relation to forthcoming league matches, Rogério Ceni's team visit São Paulo, whilst Abel Braga's team will play at home against Corinthians.
| Flamengo | Internacional | |||
3 | Shots | 3 | ||
1 | Shots on target | 1 | ||
| 7 | 6 | Total Tackles | 3 | 8 |
| 7 | 4 | Tackles Won | 2 | 8 |
| 8 | 4 | Ball steals | 9 | 7 |
| 7 | 63 | Total Passes | 46 | 8 |
| 7 | 56 | Passes Completed | 35 | 8 |
2 | Saves | 2 | ||
| 7 | 6 | Fouls Committed | 2 | 8 |
| 7 | 5 | Fouls Suffered | 3 | 8 |
