Flamengo's Evertton Araújo assesses title race after draw with Vasco

Flamengo drew with Vasco at the Maracanã and Evertton Araújo assessed the title race. The team needs to overcome Palmeiras, who has a six-point lead.

What happened?

Flamengo was winning 2-0 against Vasco until the final stretch, with goals from Pedro and Jorginho. However, they conceded a draw in two crossing plays, finished by Robert Renan and Hugo Moura.

Why is it important for Flamengo?

The team dropped their level in the final minutes and cannot use the absence of players like Arrascaeta and Paquetá as an excuse for the result. Evertton Araújo highlighted that the team needs to give its best to overcome Palmeiras.

What comes next?

Flamengo needs to recover from the draw and continue fighting for the title. The team has a qualified squad and needs to use that to their advantage.

Flamengo is in second place in the Brasileirão, with 25 points in 14 games. Palmeiras leads with 31 points in 15 games.