Flamengo RJ 1, CA Mineiro 1

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil (Interstat) — In a hard-fought season opener that defied pregame projections, Atletico Mineiro and Flamengo played to a 1-1 draw Tuesday night at Arena MRV. The result saw both Brazilian powerhouses begin their campaigns in the Carioca Série A with a single point, a stalemate that felt like a missed opportunity for the visiting Flamengo, who were heavily favored to win. The match was a tale of two halves, with the home side striking first. Atletico Mineiro’s veteran forward Bernard was the catalyst, opening the scoring in the 34th minute. The goal capped a dominant first-half display… Read more...