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Flamengo’s 2-1 win over Corinthians was deserved on the balance of play, as their attacking prowess and control of the game outweighed Corinthians’ sparse threat. The hosts dominated possession (64%) and generated 32 total shots, with 10 on target, compared to Corinthians’ meagre 3 shots (1 on target). Flamengo’s high corner count (20) underscored their ability to pin Corinthians back, though a lack of clinical finishing kept the scoreline tight.

Lucas Paquetá opened the scoring in the 48th minute, but Corinthians responded through Gui Negão’s 78th-minute equaliser, assisted by Kaio César. Flamengo, however, sealed the victory late on when Bruno Henrique struck in the 89th minute, assisted by Joaquín Freitas. Despite scoring, Corinthians struggled to create meaningful chances, managing just one shot inside the box. Flamengo’s superiority in shot volume (32 vs 3) and possession efficiency ultimately proved decisive.

The decisive stat of the match was Flamengo’s overwhelming shot dominance, with 32 attempts highlighting their attacking control and leaving Corinthians with no answer defensively.