Flamengo crushed Vitoria 8-0 in the 21st round of the Brazilian football championship.
In the match held at Maracana Stadium, Pedro scored a hat-trick, while Samuel Lino netted twice, Idman.biz reports.
Additionally, Giorgian de Arrascaeta, Luiz Araujo, and Bruno Henrique each scored one goal.
Former Qarabag striker Olavio Junior was not included in Flamengo’s match day squad.
The eight-goal margin is the largest in the Brazilian championship since 1984 and ranks third overall among the biggest victories in history: in 1983, Corinthians defeated Tiradentes 10-1, and a year later Vasco da Gama beat Tuna Luso 9-0.
For Flamengo, this result ties their biggest win in Brazilian championships, as the team also defeated Fortaleza 8-0 in 1981.
Flamengo currently leads the Serie A table with 46 points. Vitoria is 17th with 19 points, sitting in the relegation zone.
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