Soccer Football - Brasileiro Championship - Botafogo v Flamengo - Nilton Santos Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - November 7, 2019 Flamengo's Lincoln celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes
RIO DE JANEIRO - Flamengo left it late but Lincoln's goal two minutes from time was enough to give them a 1-0 win over Botafogo on Wednesday that preserved their eight-point lead in Brazil’s Serie A.
The visitors struggled for much of the first half against their city rivals but took control shortly before halftime and were dominant following the 54th minute red card shown to Botafogo midfielder Luiz Fernando.
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