Flamengo beats Mirassol 5-1 in Brasileirão match on August 16
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 11:21 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Flamengo secured a convincing 5-1 victory against Mirassol in the 23rd round of the 2026 Brasileirão on August 16. Carrascal starred for Flamengo, assisting four of the five goals scored by his teammates, including two by Pedro. Despite a goal from Mirassol's João Victor, the defeat leaves them in 16th place on the table. Flamengo's win marks their second consecutive victory, narrowing the gap with league leaders Palmeiras ahead of a crucial Libertadores match against Cruzeiro on August 19.
- •Flamengo defeats Mirassol 5-1 in São Paulo.
- •Carrascal provides four assists for Flamengo.
- •Mirassol's João Victor scores a consolation goal.
- •Flamengo reaches 45 points, trailing Palmeiras with 48 points.
- •Next, Flamengo hosts Cruzeiro in the Libertadores on August 19.
- 11:21 PMYahoo Sports — 📹 Flamengo thrash Mirassol away, tighten grip on Brasileiro lead
"In the countryside of São Paulo, Flamengo thrashed Mirassol 5-1 this Sunday (16), in the 23rd round of the 2026 Brasileirão.As the score suggests, it was a walk in the park for the Rubro-Negro side,...
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