Flamengo defeated Corinthians on Sunday. The winning strike came late at the Maracanã. That result, from round 27, moved the home side back to the top of the Brazilian Serie A standings. Both teams confirmed their starting teams before kickoff. The match was covered live from the stadium.
Corinthians' marketing and sponsorship work attracted plenty of attention during the day. BBC provided statistics and head-to-head details for the contest. Betting sites offered odds and tips. In the end, the late goal settled the contest.