Flamengo win again to extend unbeaten run to 17 games
Soccer Football - Brasileiro Championship - Flamengo v Fluminense - Maracana Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - October 20, 2019 Flamengo's Gabriel in action with Fluminense's Nino REUTERS/Sergio Moraes
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Flamengo got a goal in each half to beat city rivals Fluminense 2-0 on Sunday and extend their unbeaten run at the top of the Serie A table to 17 games.
The Rio de Janeiro side last tasted defeat on August 4 and never looked like relinquishing the points at a busy Maracana stadium.
They took the lead in the fourth minute when Bruno Henrique headed home a short corner and then midfielder Gerson doubled their lead 21 minutes into the second half.
Soccer Football - Brasileiro Championship - Flamengo v Fluminense - Maracana Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - October 20, 2019 Fluminense's Nene in action with Flamengo's Rodinei REUTERS/Sergio Moraes
The result gives them 64 points from 27 games and momentarily at least extended their lead over second-placed Palmeiras, who play Athletico Paranaense on Sunday.
Reigning champions Palmeiras started the day eight points behind Flamengo.
Soccer Football - Brasileiro Championship - Flamengo v Fluminense - Maracana Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - October 20, 2019 Flamengo's Gabriel is shown a yellow card by referee Anderson Daronco REUTERS/Sergio Moraes
(Reporting by Andrew Downie; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)
Soccer Football - Brasileiro Championship - Flamengo v Fluminense - Maracana Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - October 20, 2019 Flamengo's Gabriel in action with Fluminense's Nino REUTERS/Sergio MoraesSoccer Football - Brasileiro Championship - Flamengo v Fluminense - Maracana Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - October 20, 2019 Flamengo coach Jorge Jesus REUTERS/Sergio Moraes
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