WITH FIVE GOALS FROM THE YOUNG JEWEL, FLAMENGO THREADS THE U-16 11-0

Flamengo faced Fluminense in the first leg of the Brazilian Under-17 Championship, on the afternoon of this Thursday (19), and drew 1-1. Joshua, with a header, scored the red-black equalizer, which dominated the match. match but started behind on the scoreboard. The return game will be next Thursday (26th) at 3pm, in Xerém, broadcast by Sportv. Game

Fluminense opened the score in the 17th minute. Flamengo tried to respond with Douglas Telles, who dribbled twice and hit the goalkeeper's hands from outside the area.

Mais Querido tied the match with a dead ball. Guilherme took a free kick for Joshua, scoring Mengão's first. Initial stage: 1 to 1. On the way back from the break, Guilherme again hit a perfect cross for Jhefinho to finish very dangerously in the goalkeeper's corner. In the next move, Lipão pivoted and passed it to Joshua, who arrived in the area and finished over the goal.

In the 21st minute, Flamengo started the play with a spectacular pen from Guilherme who threw it to Lipão, which passed for Douglas Telles to set up for Jhefinho to finish over the defender. The players complained about a penalty, but the referee did not award the maximum penalty.

At the end of the match, Joshua started a counterattack and played deep to Kaio Gomes, who, when it came time to return the ball to the Joshua came out in front of the goal, the defender cut it. The match ended 1-1, without many moves in the second half. Flamengo tried to turn things around, dominating the game and creating chances, but without being able to score a goal.

Next Appointment

Flamengo faces Fluminense again next Thursday (26) at 3pm, in Xerém, for the return match of the Brazilian Under-17 Championship

Flamengo

Léo Nannetti; Guilherme, Pedro, Johnny and Luiz Phellipe (Italo); Kaio Nobrega (Christian), Lucas Vieira [Kauã (Fred)] and Joshua; Douglas Telles, Alan Santos (Jhefinho) and Lipão (Kaio Gomes)

Fluminense

Gustavo Félix; Kaio Borges, Gorgulho, Wallace Davi and Vagno; Gabriel Renan, Isaque and Riquelme Felipe; Matheus Reis, Wesley Natã and Keven Samuel

Technical Information

Flamengo 1 to 1 Fluminense – First leg of the quarter-finals of the Brazilian Under-17 Championship

Location: Gávea, RJ

Date and time: 09/19/2024 at 3pm

Arbitration: Lucas Neves Borja de Almeida, Lucas Castro dos Santos and Fabio Ramos França

Goals: Keven Samuel (FLU) and Joshua (FLA)

Cards: Kaio Nobrega (FLA), Kauã (FLA)

The Under-17 Boys from the Nest return to the field this Thursday (19), at 3pm, to face Fluminense in the first leg of the quarter-finals of the Brazilian Under-17 Championship. The match will be played in Gávea and will be broadcast live on SporTV.

Led by coach Eduardo Zuma, the red-black team arrives at the clash after winning four victories in the last five games. In the final round of the first phase, Mengão beat Corinthians 5-0, securing third place in group A, with 15 points. There were five wins in nine games and 19 goals scored, the second best attack in the group.

IMPORTANCE OF THE VICTORY IN THE FIRST GAME

Midfielder Lucas Vieira highlighted the relevance of the result in the first match of the quarterfinals. "Important game. I think it's always good to come away with a victory in the first game, especially at home. And try to make history by winning the Brazilian Under-17 Championship", said Vieira about the decisive classic.

RECENT RETROSPECT BETWEEN THE TEAMS

In 2024, Flamengo and Fluminense faced each other only once. The duel took place in the first phase of the Copa Rio, when Mengão beat their rival 3-0 in Xerém. In that match, Douglas Telles scored two goals, while Pablo scored a great free kick from midfield. Now, the teams meet again in the Under-17 Brasileirão, with qualification for the semifinals at stake.

Flamengo's Under-16 team debuted this Saturday in the Guilherme Embry Tournament against Bangu and drew goalless but won on penalties. In the championship regulations, when there is a tie, a penalty shootout takes place, and the winner of the penalty kicks gets an extra point in addition to the point of the draw in regular time. With this, Mais Querido added 2 points in the competition.

THE GAME

< The match started with both teams studying each other, until Gabriel Amâncio received a good pass from the left and shot dangerously over the goal. Then, Ryan Roberto, in the 19th minute, risked a long shot, but the goalkeeper saved it.

In the next move, Enzo made a beautiful deep pass to Ryan Roberto, who crossed the ball into the opponent's hands. First half ended goalless.

Flamengo returned from the break with a more offensive stance, right at the beginning of the second half, Rafinha spun and hit from outside the area, but the ball went out.

Davi Waisman came in and created a good attack for Mengão. The player made a good move on the right and passed it to Enzo, who finished for the goalkeeper to save. The Boys from the Ninho continued to look for the goal thanks to Matheus Tiago, who cleared the marker and hit the ball from outside the area with danger.

In the 33rd minute, Ryan Roberto made a good move, scoring with Samuel Alves and then touching for Rogerio, who dribbled into the area and shot over the goal. Match ended 0 x 0.

On penalties, Dudu saved the last penalty and secured the bonus point for Flamengo.

NEXT COMMITMENT

Mais Querido's U-16 team will take to the field next Thursday (5) to face Fluminense, in Gávea, in the 2nd round of the Tournament Guilherme Embry.

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