Rio de Janeiro, Nov. 10 -- Flamengo narrowed the gap on leaders Palmeiras with a thrilling 3-2 home victory against Santos in Brazil's Serie A.
On Sunday, Leo Pereira put the hosts ahead with a low finish following a corner, and Jorge Carrascal equalized by firing into the bottom right corner after Giorgian de Arrascaeta's through ball.
Bruno Henrique made it 3-0 when he intercepted an errant defensive pass and rounded goalkeeper Gabriel Brazao before slotting the ball into an empty net.
Santos offered a late fightback as Gabriel Bontempo and Lautaro Diaz scored in quick succession, but Flamengo held on to secure their 20th win of the season.
The victory keeps the Rio side in second place, level on points with Palmeiras, while Santos re...