This archive report was first published on 5 October 2019.
On October 5, 2019, the Brazilian women's football team Flamengo made history by defeating Gremio 56-0 in a Carioca Championship game.
The match was a one-sided affair, with Flamengo dominating from the start. They were up 7-0 by 11 minutes and continued to score at will, with 29 goals by halftime.
The second half saw no letup in the scoring, with Flamengo adding 27 more goals to their tally. Two players, Atacante Raiza and Flavia, stood out with 11 goals each, while Samhia Simao scored nine.
Flamengo's ruthless display in the Carioca Championship has seen them bag 79 goals in their first three matches. Their performance is reminiscent of the Benfica women's side, who scored 293 goals in 16 matches, including a 32-0 win.
