FLAMENGO LOSES IN THE SECOND ROUND OF THE U-19 ATLÂNTICO CUP

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.

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

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)

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

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.

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.

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.

In their debut match in the Under-19 International Tournament, in Morocco, Flamengo drew 1-1 this Tuesday against the Moroccan team of Fath Union Sport (Fus Rabat). The red-black goal was scored by Luis Aucélio, with a header, in the 18th minute, after a corner taken by Germano.

The team led by coach Raphael Bahia will return to the field this Wednesday (21), when they will face F.C. Compenhagen.

It is worth noting that the competition lasts 25 minutes each half, with a 10-minute break. Mais Querido is in Group C.

Starting lineup: Caio Barone; Gusttavo, Victor Thiago, Pedro Lemos and Ainoã; Khauan Schlickmann, Luis Aucélio, João Marcos and Guilherme; Adriel and Felipe Lima.

Meanwhile, the professional faces Boavista this Tuesday night, in the 2024 Rio championship. The team led by Tite enters the field at 9:30 pm and could become leader of the competition if you beat Saquarema's rivals.