Rio De Janeiro, Sept. 15 -- Giorgian de Arrascaeta and Emerson Royal scored either side of halftime as leaders Flamengo cruised to a 2-0 away win over Juventude in Brazil's Serie A.
De Arrascaeta put the visitors ahead in the 32nd minute, timing his run to perfection to head home after Saul Niguez's cross on Sunday.
Emerson added a second by latching onto Jorge Carrascal's in-swinging free kick with a header at the far post.
The result means Flamengo remains four points clear of second-placed Palmeiras while Juventude is 18th in the 20-team standings.
"Our football is evolving," Flamengo manager Filipe Luis told a post match news conference. "Even though some important players have left us, we've seen new players join the group and adap...