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Corinthians hold off Flamengo to secure 1-0 victory in Rio

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 2:19 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Corinthians hold off Flamengo to secure 1-0 victory in Rio

Summary

Corinthians defeated Flamengo 1-0 on August 4 at Luso Brasileiro, reclaiming the top position in the Brasileirão Feminino A1. Jhonson scored the only goal in the 11th minute. Despite playing with ten players after Dayana Rodríguez's red card in the second half, Corinthians managed to withstand pressure from Flamengo, who sought an equalizer but failed to convert their chances. The win comes after São Paulo briefly took the lead in the standings with their victory over Vitória. Upcoming matches include a Rio derby between Botafogo and Fluminense on August 7.

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By the Numbers

•Corinthians scored early through Jhonson in the 11th minute.
•Dayana Rodríguez was sent off in the second half for Corinthians.
•Flamengo failed to equalize despite increased second-half pressure.
•The victory restores Corinthians' lead in the Brasileirão Feminino A1.
•Next round features key matches including Botafogo vs. Fluminense.

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2:19 PMYahoo Sports — Brasileirão Feminino A1: Down to 10, Corinthians beat Flamengo in Rio

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On Monday night (4), Corinthians regained the lead in the Brasileirão Feminino A1 by beating Flamengo 1-0 at Luso Brasileiro in Rio de Janeiro. Jhonson scored for the Brabas in the first half, and de...
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