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Flamengo Upsets Fluminense 5-3

By Jayme Monsanto, Senior Reporter

RIO DE JANEIRO - Eight more Campeonato Carioca matches happened this weekend, completing the fifth round of Taça Guanabara. The round saw this year's first FlaFlu, a classic match-up between rivals Flamengo and Fluminense.

The FlaFlu happened on Sunday night at a crowded Maracanã Stadium and gave justice to the legend that surrounds it.

Fluminense's key player Fred couldn't play because he suffered a calf injury in training during the week. Flamengo, on the other hand, entered the match with full power due to their new offensive duo Adriano and Vagner . . .

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