Vasco, Internacional, and Fluminense Endure Winless Streaks in Brasileirão’s 22nd Round
The 22nd round of the Brasileirão concluded this Sunday (9) with six matches, highlighting the ongoing struggles of several teams in the competition. Vasco, Internacional, and Fluminense each faced their sixth consecutive match without a win, while São Paulo’s streak extended to eight matches. Chapecoense, on the other hand, has only managed one victory, which came in the opening round.
The day witnessed a setback for the league leaders, followed by wins for teams close behind them.
Sunday’s matches commenced at 11 a.m. with Cruzeiro securing a victory against Mirassol. However, the 4 p.m. matches did not see any goals, including the matchup between Palmeiras and Internacional at Nubank Parque, as well as Bahia facing Vasco in Salvador.
Corinthians made a statement later in the day, winning thanks to the standout performance of Volpi. Meanwhile, Viveros proved pivotal for CAP in their match against Santos. The round wrapped up with Flamengo triumphing over Vitória, with Pulgar and Bruno Henrique contributing to the victory.
The upcoming midweek schedule presents Copa Sudamericana and Libertadores challenges for thirteen teams.
For further details on this round’s results, updated standings, and fixtures for the next round, here’s a brief overview:
Updated Table 📊
Note: Postponed matches include Flamengo x Mirassol (fourth round), Botafogo x Grêmio, São Paulo x Santos, Atlético-MG x Red Bull Bragantino, and Chapecoense x Vasco (all from the 20th round).
What’s Coming Up 📅
23rd Round
8/15 – Saturday
- 4:30 p.m. – Fluminense vs. Palmeiras – Maracanã
- 6:30 p.m. – Athletico vs. Red Bull Bragantino – Arena da Baixada
- 9 p.m. – São Paulo vs. Coritiba – MorumBIS
8/16 – Sunday
- 11 a.m. – Chapecoense vs. Bahia – Arena Condá
- 4 p.m. – Vasco vs. Santos – São Januário
- 4 p.m. – Atlético vs. Grêmio – Arena MRV
- 6:30 p.m. – Mirassol vs. Flamengo – Maião
- 6:30 p.m. – Vitória vs. Botafogo – Barradão
- 7:30 p.m. – Corinthians vs. Cruzeiro – Neo Química Arena
8/17 – Monday
- 8 p.m. – Internacional vs. Remo – Beira-Rio
Six matches brought the 22nd round of the Brasileirão to a close this Sunday (9).
Several teams extended their respective winless streaks in the competition.
That was the case for Vasco, Internacional and Fluminense (six matches each), São Paulo (eight), and Chapecoense, whose only win came in the opening round.
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There was, for example, a stumble by the leaders and then wins for the teams right behind them.
Meanwhile, the upcoming midweek will bring Copa Sudamericana and Libertadores challenges for THIRTEEN teams.
Check out a recap of what happened throughout the day, the updated table, and the fixtures for the next round.
The Sunday action began with the 11 a.m. morning match. It ended with Cruzeiro beating Mirassol.
There were no goals in the 4 p.m. matches.
That was the case for Palmeiras versus Internacional at Nubank Parque.
And also for Bahia x Vasco, played in Salvador.
Then Volpi took center stage, and Corinthians came out on top.
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Viveros, also in the 6:30 p.m. slot, made the difference for CAP against Santos.
Flamengo x Vitória was the match that closed out the round. Pulgar and Bruno Henrique secured the win for the runners-up.
Updated table 📊
Flamengo x Mirassol (fourth round), and Botafogo x Grêmio, São Paulo x Santos, Atlético-MG x Red Bull Bragantino, and Chapecoense x Vasco (all from the 20th round) are the postponed matches.
What’s coming up 📅
23rd round
8/15 – Saturday
4:30 p.m. – Fluminense 🆚 Palmeiras – Maracanã
6:30 p.m. – Athletico 🆚 Red Bull Bragantino – Arena da Baixada
9 p.m. – São Paulo 🆚 Coritiba – MorumBIS
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8/16 – Sunday
11 a.m. – Chapecoense 🆚 Bahia – Arena Condá
4 p.m. – Vasco 🆚 Santos – São Januário
4 p.m. – Atlético 🆚 Grêmio – Arena MRV
6:30 p.m. – Mirassol 🆚Flamengo – Maião
6:30 p.m. – Vitória 🆚 Botafogo – Barradão
7:30 p.m. – Corinthians 🆚 Cruzeiro – Neo Química Arena
8/17 – Monday
8 p.m. – Internacional 🆚 Remo – Beira-Rio
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.
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