Corinthians, Flamengo draw 2-2 in pre-season match
January 16th, 2012 - 3:07 pm ICT by IANSRio de Janeiro, Jan 16 (IANS) In a highly anticipated Brazilian Football League pre-season friendly, Corinthians and Flamengo battled to an exciting 2-2 draw in Parana.
Corinthians, winners of the 2011 Brazilian Championship, sent out half of their regular starters in the first half against an entire starting squad of Flamengo, but still built up a 2-0 lead Sunday.
Alex opened the scoring for Corinthians in the 26th minute and Liedson added another one in the 45th minute.
Flamengo came back strongly in the second half, striking through Argentine Dario Bottinelli in the 68th minute and the highly-rated Negueba in the 81st minute.
- Tite considers dropping Corinthians striker Liedson - Mar 23, 2012
- Ronaldinho's Atletico falters, Vasco stays top - Jun 18, 2012
- Former Portugal striker Liedson joins Flamengo - Aug 03, 2012
- Internacional's Fabricio and Datolo deny Flamengo victory - May 27, 2012
- Corinthians come from behind, Santos draw in season opener - Jan 22, 2012
- Stoppage-time header from gives Fluminense victory - Apr 19, 2012
- Botafogo guaranteed berth in Rio Cup semis - Apr 09, 2012
- Corinthians win 2011 Brazilian Championship - Dec 05, 2011
- Riquelme in talks with Brazil's Flamengo - Jul 08, 2012
- Felipe brace sends Vasco da Gama into Rio Cup final - Apr 23, 2012
- Ronaldinho threatens strike due to delayed payment - Jan 12, 2012
- Santos maintain top spot, Flamengo stumble - Apr 05, 2012
- Flamengo beat rivals Fluminense 2-0 - Mar 12, 2012
- Flamengo to re-sign Adriano, says coach - May 02, 2012
- Corinthians coach ecstatic reaching Libertadores final - Jun 26, 2012
Tags: alex, brazilian championship, brazilian football league, corinthians, flamengo, match, parana, rio de janeiro, second half, starters