Flamengo and Vasco Draw 1-1 in Maracanã Derby

The result keeps Flamengo on 51 points at the summit, with Vasco 15th before midweek assignments.

Overview

Jorge Carrascal put Flamengo ahead about 10 minutes in after Léo Jardim parried a shot into his path.
Rayan leveled with a header from a corner, which Flamengo players claimed involved a foul, but the referee let the goal stand.
Flamengo rotated ahead of continental duty as Filipe Luís started Emerson Royal, Danilo, Allan, Carrascal, Cebolinha and Bruno Henrique, while Vasco’s Fernando Diniz brought in Cuesta and Hugo Moura.
Both teams produced chances in a balanced contest, including Saúl hitting the post for Flamengo and busy outings for goalkeepers Léo Jardim and Rossi.
Vasco host Bahia in a rescheduled league match on Wednesday, while Flamengo visit Argentina on Thursday for the Libertadores quarterfinal second leg against Estudiantes.