Flamengo extended their lead at the top of the Brasileirão on Wednesday (4).
The Rubro-Negro beat Grêmio 3–1 at the Maracanã and are now six points clear of second-placed Palmeiras.
Samuel Lino and Pedro (twice) scored for the hosts, while Amuzu found the net for the visitors.
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Flamengo all but secured the three points in the first half, going into the break with a 3–0 lead.
Grêmio, who fielded an almost entirely second-string side, will spend another round in the relegation zone.
Flamengo controlled proceedings for almost the entire game, especially in the first half, and did not take long to open the scoring.
Samuel Lino made it 1–0 after receiving a fine pass from Arrascaeta in the 20th minute.
Soon afterward, Pedro doubled the lead following a superb move by Carrascal.
Mengão’s No. 9 scored his second of the game in first-half stoppage time, pouncing on a rebound from goalkeeper Gabriel Grando.
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Flamengo slowed the tempo after the break, and Grêmio took advantage to at least reduce the deficit.
Amuzu struck a perfect free kick to score the Imortal’s only goal of the match.
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