Serie A Regular Season - 18
Flamengo 3 - 0 FT Coritiba
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
11' Samuel Lino (Pedro)
19' ↓ Leo Ortiz ↑Joao Souza
Pedro Rocha 36'
41' E. Pulgar
HT
↓ Joao Pedro Chermont ↑Lucas Taverna 46'
54' Evertton Araujo
60' Pedro (Samuel Lino)
↓ Josue ↑Gustavo 63'
↓ Thiago Santos ↑Vini Paulista 63'
↓ J. Lavega ↑Felipe Jonatan 63'
70' Samuel Lino (Ayrton Lucas)
75' ↓ Samuel Lino ↑Everton
76' ↓ E. Pulgar ↑S. Niguez
84' Luiz Araujo
85' ↓ Luiz Araujo ↑Wallace Yan
85' ↓ Pedro ↑Joshua
↓ S. Gomez ↑Wallisson 88'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Flamengo
Goalkeepers
Agustín Rossi 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Emerson Royal 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
54%
Pass Acc
Léo Ortiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
19
Entry
Vitão 
MAGNET
78
Activity
78
Activity
76
Passes
2
Duels
Ayrton Lucas
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
68%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Evertton Araujo
MAGNET
92
Activity
92
Activity
90
Passes
2
Duels
Erick Pulgar
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Luiz Araújo
MAGNET
66
Activity
66
Activity
55
Passes
11
Duels
Samuel Lino 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
10
Rating
Bruno Henrique 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Pedro
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Dyogo Alves 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Andrew
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
João Victor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Sales
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Johnny Goes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Saúl Ñíguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Caio Joshua
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luiz Felipe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Everton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wallace Yan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Coritiba
Goalkeepers
Pedro Rangel
MAGNET
39
Activity
39
Activity
38
Passes
1
Duels
Defenders
João Pedro Chermont
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Tiago Cóser
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacy Maranhão
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Bruno Melo
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
44%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Thiago Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Sebastian Gomez
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Joaquín Lavega
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Josué
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Breno Lopes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Pedro Rocha 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.5
Rating
BENCH
Keiller
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lucas Taverna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
47
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Felipe Jonatan
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Rodrigo Moledo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustavo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fernando Sobral
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wallisson Luiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Willian Oliveira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vini Paulista
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Ronier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fabinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Renato Marques
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/20/2023 | Coritiba | 2 - 3 | Flamengo | Serie A | Estádio Major Antônio Couto Pereira |
| 04/16/2023 | Flamengo | 3 - 0 | Coritiba | Serie A | Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho |
| 11/06/2022 | Coritiba | 1 - 0 | Flamengo | Serie A | Estádio Major Antônio Couto Pereira |
| 07/16/2022 | Flamengo | 2 - 0 | Coritiba | Serie A | Estádio Nacional de Brasília |
| 06/17/2021 | Flamengo | 2 - 0 | Coritiba | Copa Do Brasil | Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho |
| 06/10/2021 | Coritiba | 0 - 1 | Flamengo | Copa Do Brasil | Estádio Major Antônio Couto Pereira |
| 11/21/2020 | Flamengo | 3 - 1 | Coritiba | Serie A | Estádio do Maracanã |
| 08/15/2020 | Coritiba | 0 - 1 | Flamengo | Serie A | Estádio Major Antônio Couto Pereira |
| 11/16/2017 | Coritiba | 1 - 0 | Flamengo | Serie A | Estádio Couto Pereira |
| 07/22/2017 | Flamengo | 2 - 1 | Coritiba | Serie A | Estádio Ilha do Urubu |
Flamengo Win
Coritiba Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 18 GD: +17
P: 17 GD: +15
P: 18 GD: +5
P: 18 GD: +6
P: 18 GD: +6
P: 17 GD: +2
P: 18 GD: 0
P: 18 GD: +3
P: 18 GD: -1
P: 18 GD: -1
P: 18 GD: -4
P: 17 GD: 0
P: 17 GD: -4
P: 18 GD: -1
P: 18 GD: -3
P: 18 GD: -3
P: 18 GD: -7
P: 18 GD: -8
P: 17 GD: -6
League Standings
P: 18 GD: +17
P: 17 GD: +15
P: 18 GD: +6
P: 17 GD: +5
P: 18 GD: +6
P: 17 GD: +2
P: 18 GD: 0
P: 17 GD: +4
P: 18 GD: -1
P: 18 GD: -1
P: 17 GD: -4
P: 17 GD: 0
P: 17 GD: -4
P: 18 GD: -1
P: 18 GD: -3
P: 18 GD: -3
P: 18 GD: -7
P: 17 GD: -6
P: 17 GD: -9
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Lino's Masterclass Dismantles Ten-Man Coritiba
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 57/100. Samuel Lino's unstoppable attacking form and an early moment of madness from the visitors turned a highly anticipated clash into a one-sided Maracanã exhibition.
The Opening Blitz
The Intensity at Estádio do Maracanã was palpable from the very first blow of the whistle. Flamengo immediately imposed their will, hoarding possession and suffocating the visitors deep inside their own half. The crucial breakthrough arrived in just the 11th minute. Pedro carved open the defensive line, feeding Samuel Lino, who finished with clinical precision to set the tone. Coritiba struggled desperately to find a foothold, pinned back by relentless waves of red-and-black pressure. The hosts' midfield engine purred flawlessly, ensuring the contest lacked any true Balance as the first half unfolded.
The Turning Point
The decisive pivot of the match materialised in the 36th minute. Any lingering hopes of a memorable comeback evaporated when Pedro Rocha was shown a straight red card for a serious foul, leaving Coritiba to navigate the Maracanã cauldron a man down. This disastrous dismissal completely killed the Upset Factor. From there, the hosts turned the pitch into a shooting gallery. Racking up a staggering 21 total shots, Flamengo exploited their numerical advantage masterfully, patiently pulling the remaining away defenders out of position and waiting to strike again.
The Resolution
Given the immense Stakes in the title race, the second half was an exercise in ruthless efficiency. Lino returned the favour to Pedro right on the hour mark, teeing up the striker for a deserved second goal. Just ten minutes later, full-back Ayrton Lucas burst forward to provide a precise assist for Lino to head home his brace, sealing a resounding 3-0 victory. This commanding win keeps Flamengo firmly entrenched in second place and the title conversation. For Coritiba, the heavy defeat leaves them stranded in sixth, licking their wounds after a brutal lesson in Rio.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Pedro Rocha impact the match?
Pedro Rocha's 36th-minute dismissal destroyed Coritiba's tactical blueprint, allowing Flamengo to monopolise possession and comfortably add two more goals in the second half.
What made Samuel Lino the Man of the Match?
Lino was simply unplayable, scoring a brace and providing an assist. His constant attacking threat tore Coritiba's depleted defensive lines completely apart.
What does this mean for Flamengo's season?
This vital home victory keeps them comfortably in second place, securing crucial points in their pursuit of the league title and automatic Copa Libertadores qualification.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
No Margin for Error in Title Pursuit
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 52/100. Flamengo's quest for Serie A glory faces a test of patience against a capable Coritiba side that has absolutely nothing to lose.
The Setup
Flamengo sit second in the standings with 31 points. Dropping points here is simply not an option in this title race. Their unbeaten Form across five matches provides the perfect launchpad for sustained pressure. Coritiba arrive in seventh place with 23 points. They are well-organized, but the pre-match Balance rating highlights a massive gap in pure quality. The hosts hold an overwhelming probability of victory today. This heavily tilted dynamic naturally reduces the competitive Stakes of the fixture for neutrals. However, the sheer volume of Stars taking the field ensures top-tier attacking entertainment.
Key Battle
Pedro is the undisputed focal point for the home attack. He is ruthless inside the penalty area. Coritiba will look to answer through Breno Lopes. The visiting forward has struck three times in his last three outings. His ability to hit the hosts on the break, potentially isolating Leo Pereira in transition, will be their main tactical weapon to cause an upset.
Our Prediction
We anticipate a comfortable 3-1 victory for the home side. Lucas Paquetá and Giorgian de Arrascaeta will control the tempo effortlessly, pulling the strings from midfield. Coritiba might nick a consolation goal, but the hosts are simply too overpowering in the final third.