Calleri’s Goal and Record Attendance at Morumbi Highlight the 21st Round in Brazilian Championship
In a fiercely contested match, São Paulo emerged victorious against Flamengo with a 1-0 win on Saturday night (3rd) in the 21st round of the Campeonato Brasileiro at Morumbi Stadium. This result keeps São Paulo firmly in the fight for a top-six finish, while Flamengo loses its lead in the competition. Stay in the loop with our BBscore MeusResultados.
The only goal of the game was scored by striker Jonathan Calleri in the 15th minute of the second half. On a precise corner kick from Wellington Rato, Calleri out-jumped the Flamengo defense and headed the ball into the net with accuracy, leaving goalkeeper Rossi with no chance.
Flamengo fielded a mixed team, resting key players like Ayrton Lucas, Gerson, and De Arrascaeta in preparation for their crucial Copa do Brasil match against Palmeiras next week. This rotation affected the team’s performance on the field.
With this victory, São Paulo reached 35 points, closing in on the top four and sitting just one point behind Palmeiras, who are in third place. Flamengo, on the other hand, remains at 40 points, allowing Botafogo to take the lead with 43 points after their win in the round.
The match was also marked by a record crowd at Morumbi, with 58,065 spectators, generating a revenue of R$ 4,007,778.00. São Paulo now prepares to face Goiás on Thursday (8th) in the Copa do Brasil, while Flamengo heads to Allianz Parque to take on Palmeiras on Wednesday (7th), also in the Copa do Brasil.
