CPF IN THE NOTE? FLAMENGO OVERTURNS VASCO IN THE RIO U-15 CUP

This Saturday morning (7), Flamengo faced Nova Iguaçu and won 2-0, in the first game of the quarter-finals of the Carioca U20. The team led by Filipe Luís opened a good lead for the second leg. The goals of the match were scored by Guilherme and Wallace Yan.

In the qualifying phase, Mais Querido, despite sharing the spotlight with the Brasileirão under-20 and preparing for the World Cup, had a good campaign. Rubro-Negro advanced in second place, with 26 points from 11 games. Winning eight matches, drawing two and losing only once.

Mixing the team between the main team and the reserves during the competition, the team also had alternation between coaches. This is because Rafael Bahia led Rubro-Negro in the Carioca under-20 and Filipe Luís led the team in the Brasileirão and World Cup in the category.

Now, Mais Querido returns to the field next Saturday (14), in the return match of the quarter-finals of the Carioca under-20. By having a 2-0 lead on the scoreboard, Rubro-Negro can lose by up to a goal difference and will advance to the semi-finals. The game will be at 9:30 am, in Gávea.

Nigerian striker Elija Shola renewed his residence visa, guaranteeing his stay in Brazil for another five years. The renewal of the permission was requested by Flamengo to the Federal Government. Furthermore, the player signed a new contract with the club, which is now valid until the end of 2027.

Although Shola has not yet debuted for Flamengo's professional team, he was listed for the classic against Flamengo. Botafogo, which ended with a 4-1 defeat at the Nilton Santos stadium. The striker was one of the highlights of Flamengo's under-20 team, which won the Libertadores and Intercontinental in the category.

Last month, Flamengo reached an agreement with Remo Stars, Shola's former club , purchasing 70% of the athlete's economic rights for 450 thousand dollars. The 19-year-old Nigerian has been on loan at Flamengo since April 2023. His last residence visa was valid for six months and expired in September 2024.

Shola was first scouted during the Viareggio Cup 2022, traditional grassroots tournament held in the Tuscany region, in Italy. He stood out as one of the main figures of his team, helping them reach the final of the tournament. Following this observation, Flamengo sent a scout to Nigeria to evaluate him again, confirming his signing shortly afterwards.

This Monday (20), sub's 15 and 17 of Flamengo met their opponents in the semi-finals of the Copa Rio.

The clashes have already been defined, and the U-15 faces Vasco, while the team led by Filipe Luís plays against Botafogo.

The under-15 Garotos do Ninho qualified in third place, with 23 points, and for this reason they will have to face Vasco, who finished the classification phase in second place, with 24 points. Remembering that Mais Querido beat Cruzmaltino in the classification phase by the score of 3 to 1.

The semi-final games between Flamengo and Vasco will be on 25/05, at 3 pm, with field command from Mais Querido, and the return will be held on 01/06, at 3 pm, with field command from the Cruzmaltina team.

The under-17s of Rubro-Negro, led by Filipe Luís, qualified for the Copa Rio semifinal in fourth place, with 21 points, and will face Botafogo, who finished first, with 24. Unlike the under-15 campaign, Mais Querido lost to black and white in the group stage, 3-2.

The clashes between Flamengo and Botafogo will be held on 25/05, at 3pm, with field command from Rubro-Negro, and the return will be on 01/06, at 3pm, with command from alvinegro.

It is worth noting that dates and times may change, whether for the U-15 or U-17. This is because the matches are scheduled for the same day, place and time.