Soccer-Flamengo's Michael strikes again to cut gap on leaders Atletico Mineiro

Soccer Football - Brasileiro Championship - Flamengo v Atletico Goianiense - Estadio Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - November 5, 2021 Flamengo's Michael celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Alexandre Loureiro

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - In-form striker Michael kept Flamengo's Brazilian titles hopes alive on Friday when he scored both goals in the home side's 2-0 win over Atletico Goianiense.

For the second time in three games Michael made the difference, netting his first a minute before half time and then grabbing a second after a slick one-two with Gabriel Barbosa half an hour into the second half.