Bruno Henrique brace helps Flamengo down Cruzeiro 3-1


Soccer Football - Brasileiro Championship - Flamengo v Cruzeiro - Maracana Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - April 27, 2019 Cruzeiro’s Marquinhos Gabriel in action with Flamengo's Gabriel REUTERS/Pilar Olivares

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Two second-half goals helped Flamengo to a come-from-behind 3-1 win over Cruzeiro at the Maracana stadium on Saturday, getting the Rio club’s Brazilian league campaign off to a winning start.

The visitors took the lead after 39 minutes when Pedro Rocha slotted home after running on to a through ball from former Brazil striker Fred.

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