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Flamengo defeats Vitória 2-0 in Copa do Brasil at Maracanã

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Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Flamengo defeats Vitória 2-0 in Copa do Brasil at Maracanã

Summary

Flamengo secured a 2-0 victory over Vitória on Sunday, August 9, at Maracanã Stadium in the 22nd round of the Copa do Brasil. Pulgar opened the scoring with a stunning long-range shot in the 14th minute, while Bruno Henrique added a second goal late in the match at the 80-minute mark. Flamengo capitalized on a draw by league leader Palmeiras, bringing their points to 42, just six behind Palmeiras. With a game in hand, Flamengo prepares for a Copa Libertadores Round of 16 match against Cruzeiro on August 12, followed by a league encounter with Mirassol on August 16.

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By the Numbers

•Flamengo wins 2-0 against Vitória at Maracanã
•Pulgar scores first goal in 14th minute
•Bruno Henrique secures win with goal in 80th minute
•Flamengo moves to 42 points, six behind Palmeiras
•Next match for Flamengo is against Cruzeiro in Copa Libertadores on August 12

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12:24 AMYahoo Sports — Flamengo capitalise on leader's slip-up, win and eye Libertadores

What they're saying

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Flamengo took the field this Sunday (9) aware of Palmeiras’ slip-up.They had to beat their Copa do Brasil nemesis to make the most of their main rival’s draw in the Brasileirão.And they came out ...
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