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Flamengo lists Lorran, Shola and Matheus Gonçalves for the U20 World Cup; See the list

Rubro-negro faces Olympiacos this Saturday (24) at Maracanã

Flamengo is preparing to compete in the U20 Intercontinental Cup, Category World Cup. For the decisive game this Saturday (24) at 16:00 (Brasília time) at Maracanã, against Olympiacos, from Greece, coach Filipe Luís defined the list of participants for the match at Maracanã.

SEE LIST

Goalkeepers: Dyogo Alves, Lucas Furtado and Caio Barone;

Defenders: Iago, Carbone, Da Mata and João Victor;

Right sides: Daniel Sales, Gusttavo and Lucyan;

Left sides: Zé Welinton;

Midfielders: João Alves, Jean Carlos, Rayan Lucas, Caio Garcia and Lorran;< /p>

Forwards: Adriel, Matheus Gonçalves, Shola, Wallace Yan, Victor Silva and Felipe Teresa.

Lorran, Shola and Matheus Gonçalves are already integrated into the professional squad, but as they are still old enough to play in the under-20s, they will reinforce the red and black team that will face the current UEFA Youth League champion this Saturday. Lorran's participation, however, is still uncertain. The player, who recently had his contract renewed, will be involved in the clash with Bolívar in the Libertadores and will go to Bolivia, which will reduce his rest and training time with the rest of the group led by Filipe Luís.

< It is not the first time that Matheus and Lorran have returned to the under-20s this season. Matheus Gonçalves has already played in three Brasileirão matches and scored three goals. After being featured in the Libertadores U20 title, Lorran had a meteoric rise during the Copa América period, where the main players were defending their teams. However, his production fell in the main team and, to take him out of the spotlight, the red-and-black preferred that the player return to the category below to maintain the pace of the game. Recently promoted, Nigerian Shola has not yet had an opportunity among the professionals.

Flamengo and Olympiacos will be broadcast on FlaTV+ and SporTV. For subscribers of the Globoplay service, both exhibitions will be available via streaming. There are still tickets for this Saturday's match, but a good crowd is expected at Maracanã.

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Flamengo wins the U-15 Carioca, away from home

After winning 3x2 in Gávea, Rubro-Negro was beaten 2x1 by Tricolor, this Sunday (6), causing a draw in the aggregate score

The Flamengo boys won on penalties and are celebrating the title of the U-15 Rio de Janeiro State Championship. Photo: Flamengo/Disclosure

Being a champion is good. At the opponent's home ground, after seven years, it's even better! Flamengo beat Fluminense 3-2 on penalties and became the Rio de Janeiro champion in the under-15 category , at the Marcelo Vieira Stadium, in Xerém. After winning 3-2 at Gávea, Rubro-Negro was defeated 2-1 by Tricolor, this Sunday (6), resulting in a tie on aggregate. José Eduardo scored the decisive penalty and started the party.

SUMMARY

Needing to win, Fluminense started the match trying to occupy the attacking field and had a chance with a free kick early on. The ball went to the right of goalkeeper Alessandro. The opponent had more volume, but most of the plays were balls thrown into the area. A free kick from the left hit the crossbar in the 19th minute.

Shortly after, at 22 minutes, Tricolor ended up scoring the first goal, precisely from a rebound after a cross from the left, taken advantage of by Crystian Gabriel. The red-and-black team, which had difficulty imposing its game, improved after conceding the goal and started to create a few more chances. It was Fluminense, however, that came very close to extending the lead shortly before the end of the first half. The defense was unable to clear the ball and Alessandro saved a point-blank shot from the opposing striker.

Early in the second half, Fla made a good play with Leonardo Gabriel, who came down the right, crossed and the defense cleared. On the counterattack, penalty for Fluminense, who scored the second in the 2nd minute, with Ryan Santos. Guilherme missed a great opportunity to reduce the deficit with a header, right after.

The opponent continued to play better and could have increased the lead in the 6th minute. Two minutes later, Rubro-Negro finally scored the first goal. Samuel Julio headed the ball accurately after a corner kick by Thomas Robson. Fluminense had another dangerous attack in the 17th minute, while Fla's response came in the 19th minute, with a shot over the top by José Eduardo.

Most of the plays were concentrated in the midfield . The red-blacks were unable to complete their attacks and Fluminense even managed to score twice, but goalkeeper Alessandro made the save with ease. As Fla had won the first game 3-2, the 2-1 defeat took the title decision to penalties.

IN PENALTIES

In the penalty shootout, Lucas Guedes, Leonardo Gabriel and Zé Eduardo scored the goals for Mengão. Goalkeeper Alessandro saved Lucas Santos' shot and the victory went to the Garotos do Ninho. They are champions!!!

Coach: João Fernandes .

Alternates: Thalles Oliveira, Felipe Pina, Natan Araújo, Ricardo Pietro, Noah Gerlach, Guilherme Abel, Luca Tatsch, Bernardo França, William Felix and José Eduardo.

Flamengo lists Lorran, Shola and Matheus Gonçalves for the U20 World Cup; See the list