Flamengo blow lead to Vitória, knocked out of the Copa do Brasil

Flamengo blow lead to Vitória, knocked out of the Copa do Brasil

At Barradão, Flamengo lost 2-0 to Vitória this Thursday (14) and were eliminated in the fifth round of the Copa do Brasil, with a 3-2 aggregate score.

Leão da Barra leveled the tie on aggregate just six minutes in, when Erick scored a stunner by finding the top corner past Rossi with a shot from outside the box.

The Rio Rubro-Negro, in turn, found it difficult to break through the Bahian defense.

After the 30-minute mark, when they began to rely more on attacking plays down the flanks, they caused goalkeeper Lucas Arcanjo plenty of trouble.

The best chance came from Luiz Araújo’s thunderous strike, but Evertton Araújo and Bruno Henrique also forced Lucas Arcanjo into action.

The pattern remained much the same after halftime, with Flamengo controlling possession and Carrascal and Bruno Henrique making Arcanjo work.

However, shortly after Rossi tipped away what would have been Renê’s goal, Luan Cândido connected with a volley in the box to extend Vitória’s lead in the match — and complete the comeback on aggregate.

Flamengo — the reigning Brazilian and South American champions — were shaken by the goal and only threatened Arcanjo again in the 41st minute, when the Leão da Barra goalkeeper stopped Pedro’s shot almost on the line.

🚦 How it stands

With the qualification, Vitória now await the CBF draw to find out their opponent in the round of 16.

Flamengo, meanwhile, will now focus only on the Brasileirão and the Libertadores.

The Rio Rubro-Negro return to action next Sunday (17), when they visit Athletico-PR at Arena da Baixada in the national league.