Flamengo wins 5-1 against Mirassol in Brasileirão match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 2:53 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Flamengo achieved a convincing 5-1 victory over Mirassol on August 16 at José Maria de Campos Maia in São Paulo. Pedro contributed significantly to the win by scoring twice. This result places Flamengo at 45 points, closing the gap on league leaders Palmeiras, who have 48 points. Flamengo also has a game in hand against Mirassol yet to be scheduled, which could allow them to take the lead on points if they win. In other matches, Fluminense defeated Palmeiras 3-2 to help Flamengo's push.
- •Pedro scores twice in Flamengo's 5-1 victory.
- •Flamengo now has 45 points in the league.
- •Mirassol's match against Flamengo was part of the 23rd round.
- •Flamengo has a game in hand against Mirassol yet to be scheduled.
- •Fluminense defeats Palmeiras 3-2, affecting league standings.
- 2:53 PMYahoo Sports — Flamengo thrash Mirassol and close the gap on leaders Palmeiras
"Pedro, of Flamengo, scored twice in the 5-1 win over Mirassol in the Brasileirão BetanoCredits: Gilvan de Souza / CRFFlamengo closed in on leaders Palmeiras by thrashing Mirassol 5-1 on Sunday night ...
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