Gabigol sends a message to Flamengo fans after defeating Vasco in the Carioca semi-finals – Flamengo – Flamengo news and match

Flamengo striker Gabigol was captain with Vitor Pereira and showed leadership in the red and black team

Flamengo took the first step towards the final of the Campeonato Carioca. Rubro Negro scored 3-2 against Vasco da Gama on Monday (13), and Gabriel Barbosa took the opportunity to send a message to the nation.

After the match, Gabriel Barbosa used social networks to write: “An important first step! Already focused on the next. Let’s go together, Flamingosaid the forward, who was one of the current Red-Black captains and captain of Vítor Pereira.

Gabriel Barbosa was one of the main athletes with the new Flamengo coach, who gave the player new tactical functions. The top scorer now had greater defensive commitments and was also serving as a sort of playmaker, a position he had always aspired to play in his career.

Although he is playing in a new position, Gabigol continues to score goals: so far, he has scored seven times in 11 matches, as well as providing an assist. The number 10 returns to the field on Sunday (19), once again against Vasco da Gama.

This time, it will be the second and decisive match-up in Carioca’s semi-finals. The match will take place in the Maracanã. With their first match won, a tie qualifies Flamengo for a state decision, to face Volta Redonda OR Fluminense.