Flamengo wins 5-1 against Mirassol in Brasileirão match

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.

• 2:53 PMYahoo Sports — Flamengo thrash Mirassol and close the gap on leaders Palmeiras