FILIPE LUÍS RECEIVES TRIBUTES FROM FLAMENGO U-17 PLAYERS AFTER TITLE OVER VASCO

Flamengo had to make up for a 3-1 deficit from the first leg of the U-16 Rio Cup final against Vasco, and ended up losing again, this time 2-0, on Sunday morning (29), at the José Bastos Padilha Stadium, in Gávea. The team worked hard on the field, almost managed to open the scoring on two occasions, but ended up conceding two goals in the second half.

FIRST HALF

As is the case in most title-winning games, Flamengo and Vasco played a tight duel at the beginning, with the game largely concentrated in the midfield. The exceptions were corners and crosses into the box. The first dangerous shot ended up being from the opponent, at 18 minutes.

The need to win caused anxiety in the red-and-black team, which sometimes rushed into the outcome of plays. Despite having more of the ball and staying more in the attacking field, Fla had difficulty breaking through Vasco's blockade. There were many blocked shots and a free kick hit into the wall that ended with the goalkeeper saving the rebound, at 39 minutes.

SECOND HALF

Flamengo started the second half well. They had a chance after just one minute, with two attempts by number 10 Guilherme Ivo, but the goalkeeper managed to save it. The best chance came in the second minute, when Pedro Henrique crossed and Guilherme Ivo finished again. This time the defense cleared it on the line.

Better for Vasco, who ended up scoring twice, in the 14th minute, from a free kick, and in the 22nd minute. The game continued without any major scoring chances. Flamengo fought hard on the field in an attempt to react, while the opponent tried to pass the time and close in on a counterattack. There were no more important moves until the final whistle.

After a promising start, Flamengo managed to open up a two-goal lead on two occasions, but ended up losing 5-4 to Botafogo in the first leg of the Campeonato Carioca Sub-17 final . The Rubro-Negro will play the return leg at home and will have to win the second leg by two goals or more to be crowned champion. In the event of a one-goal win, the title will be decided on penalties.

SUMMARY

Flamengo scored the first goal after just 50 seconds, with a shot from Jhefinho, from the edge of the area . The pace continued strong and the second goal came in the 8th minute, after a combination between Diego Guimarães and João Vitor who crossed low for Luiz Guilherme to finish.

Botafogo's first attack only happened at 10 minutes. Then, Eduardo Clasen made a good save from a free kick from the opponent on the left. At 16 minutes, João Vitor entered the middle of the area dribbling past the opposing defense, but missed the shot that went straight at the goalkeeper.

After a dangerous play on the right side of the attack, Botafogo was awarded a free kick, this time on the left. Eduardo Clasen made another good save on the shot, at 22 minutes. In the next play, in a fast break with great speed, João Vitor advanced on the left and crossed low. No one was there to finish. On the rebound, Ryan Roberto crossed from the right and the opposing defense cleared.

Penalty awarded to Botafogo, who reduced the deficit in the 31st minute. The following minute, Diego Guimarães crossed from the right and Luiz Guilherme almost reached the ball inside the penalty area. In the 34th minute, Lucas Falcone made a long pass to Ryan Roberto on the left. The forward dribbled past the defender and shot into the right corner, with no chance of defense: 3 x 1.

After Rubro-Negro came close to scoring a fourth goal at least three times, it was Botafogo who reduced the deficit again in the 42nd minute, with an individual play. In the 40th minute, Eduardo Clasen made an incredible save from a free kick, sending a ball that went into the left corner for a corner kick.

SECOND HALF

Botafogo came back for the second half better in the match and tied the match at 5 minutes. Then, Eduardo Clasen had to intervene again, sending a shot over the goal line from outside the area. The opponent's fourth goal came soon after, at 14 minutes.

Flamengo 's equalizer was scored by João VItor, who took advantage of a rebound from a cross from the right and struck hard in the 26th minute. Three minutes later, the red-and-black team conceded the fifth goal, from a free kick. In the 41st minute, Eduardo Clasen saved a shot from inside the area, clearing it for a corner with his feet. Coach Daniel Franklin's team tried to react until the end, but the fifth goal was not achieved.

Flamengo beat Fluminense 3-2 in the first match of the Campeonato Carioca under-15 category . The boys from the nest started in front, but were turned around by the tricolor and had to run after it to turn the duel around and have the advantage for the return game.

SUMMARY

The game started with a lot of effort, with plays concentrated in the midfield and few chances to score. Despite having more of the ball, Fluminense was unable to create any danger in attack. Nothing very important happened until the water break. Soon after, however, Flamengo scored a great goal. Leonardo Gabriel crossed from the right and Davi Fraga scored with a backheel in the 27th minute.

The advantage on the scoreboard allowed the red-black team to grow in the match and have a greater offensive presence. However, it was the opponent who came close to creating danger just before the referee blew the whistle to end the first half.

After the break, Fluminense equalized after just 2 minutes, the second time they attacked, from a corner kick. The second half continued without any important attacking moves until the opponent scored once again in the 15th minute.

Mengão equalized in the 22nd minute, in a well-worked play by Davi Fraga who opened the field for Zé Eduardo to cross to Leonardo Gabriel's head. The ball ended up in the goalkeeper's left corner.

The goal was a great benefit for Zé Eduardo. In another quick attack, defender Samuel launched the number 25, who assisted the equalizer, who ran down the right and touched the ball past the goalkeeper to score Flamengo's third goal, in the 29th minute.

Four minutes later, Zé Eduardo ended up missing an incredible chance, face to face with the goalkeeper, who saved it with his foot. In the last play of the match, Leonardo Gabriel missed another chance face to face with the tricolor goalkeeper.

TECHNICAL SHEET

• Flamengo 3 x 2 Fluminense
• Carioca Sub-15 - decision - first leg
• Location: Jose Bastos Padilha Stadium - Gávea
• Date: 06/27/2025

• Coach: João Fernandes.
• Alternates: Thalles Oliveira, Felipe Pina, Natan Araújo, Rafael Barreto, Ricardo Pietro, Noah Gerlach, Guilherme Abel, Lucca Tatsch, Bernardo França, William Felix, José Eduardo.