STAR OF FLAMENGO'S LAST MATCH, EVERTTON ARAUJO THANKS THE CAST FOR THE "OPPORTUNITY" - CHECK OUT

The Flamengo takes the field in this Thursday (26), at 2:45 pm (Brasília time), to face Boavista in the second leg of the semi-finals of the Carioca Under-20 Championship. The match will be decisive for Rubro-Negro's aspirations in the state of the category, as the club seeks to break a four-year fast without winning the title. As they finished the qualifying phase in second place, the team led by Filipe Luís enters the field with the advantage of a draw to guarantee their place in the final.

Flamengo should start the match with the following lineup: Caio Barone in goal; Daniel Sales, João Victor, Felipe Vieira and Carbone on the defensive line; Rayan Lucas, Caio Garcia, Fabiano and Guilherme in midfield; and Felipe Teresa and Rafael Couto in attack. The expectation is for a balanced game, considering the 1-1 draw in the first clash between the two teams. If Rubro-Negro qualifies, they will face the winner of the other semi-final, which is being played between Vasco and Fluminense, in another Rio classic.

In the duel on the way, Flamengo started well and opened the score in the 18th minute with Guilherme Gomes. However, the Boavista team managed to react quickly and tied the game five minutes later with Rivas' goal, leaving the match open for decision at the Estádio da Gávea. With the score level and the red-black advantage due to the draw in the second round, Filipe Luís's men know that they need to maintain control of the game and take advantage of opportunities to avoid surprises.

Flamengo arrives under pressure for the confrontation, as they have not won the Carioca Under-20 Championship since 2019, when they defeated Vasco in the final. Since then, the Crias do Ninho have accumulated frustrated participation in the competition, and now they have the chance to regain their leading role on the state scene. Furthermore, the early elimination in the Brazilian Under-20 Championship, after the defeat to Fortaleza in the quarter-finals, increased the need for a good campaign at Carioca to close the season in a positive way.

It's decision day for Flamengo football this Thursday (26). Just like the professional team, Mengão's U-17 team seeks to advance to the semifinals, however, of the category's Brasileirão. Against Fluminense, the Garotos do Ninho need to win away from home to continue their dream of winning the third championship. The ball rolls at 3pm, broadcast by SporTV.

After the 1-1 draw in the first leg, in Gávea, last Thursday (19), the team led by coach Eduardo Zuma has two important returns for the decisive quarter-final match. Right-back Wanderson, vice-top scorer in the Brasileirão, returns after being ill, in addition to midfielder Pablo, who has recovered from an ankle injury and is available to the coach, as the coach himself said in his participation in the Garotos Do Ninho program. , last Monday (23).

“We have been training hard during the week, correcting the mistakes we made in the first match to have an excellent game there, and, God willing, leave with the classification which is what matters most” commented Joshua, who became the U17's top scorer after scoring Mengão's goal in the first leg of the quarter-finals.

This is the Sub's third Fla-Flu -17 in 2024. In the first, for the Copa Rio, 3-0 Flamengo in Xerém with goals from Joshua, Douglas Telles and Pablo, who scored with a free kick from midfield. At 3pm, the judge will count down the last 90 minutes of the decision clock, which will be broadcast on SporTV. Up, Nest Boys!

In the match against Athletico Paranaense, Flamengosaw one of its young talents shine once again. Evertton Araújo, the team's midfielder, made the difference on the field and was a key player in the team's victory. He not only had a confident performance, but also scored a decisive goal in the final minutes, guaranteeing the positive result.

At every opportunity, Evertton Araújo has shown that he is prepared to take on greater responsibilities within the squad. Since his debut, the midfielder has gained the trust of the coaching staff and fans. The performance against Athletico reinforces this growth trajectory, demonstrating maturity and ability to perform in moments of pressure.

Whenever he is called to the field, Evertton has shown regularity in his performance. Whether marking or supporting the attack, the player manages to maintain a consistent level of play, which is rare for such a young athlete. In the match in question, this was evident on several occasions, especially in plays where he managed to neutralize the opponent's advances and quickly transform defense into attack.

In addition, his ability to position and read the game allows him to cover spaces well and offer protection to the defense, something fundamental in Flamengo. The goal he scored in the last minute crowned a safe and effective performance, showing that, in addition to contributing defensively, Evertton also has an offensive presence when necessary.

Since moving up to the first team, Evertton has taken advantage of every chance to to evolve. His career at the club is marked by dedication and commitment to improving his football. He went through all of Flamengo's youth categories, where he always stood out, until reaching the main squad. This training process in Flamengo's youth categories is known for being demanding, which further reinforces Evertton's merit in gaining their place. He has been working hard in training and making the most of his opportunities on the field. The result is an increasingly complete athlete, who knows how to balance physical strength, tactical intelligence and technique with the ball.