Flamengo under-20 is defeated and takes runner-up to Carioca

Flamengo ended its campaign in the Carioca Under-20 Championship with runner-up, after being defeated by Vasco da Gama 1-0 in this Sunday’s decision. The result was a hard blow for the red and black team, which was looking to crown its season with the state title, but which will now need to recover quickly for the sequence of challenges. Even with the setback, the team's good campaign in the competition guaranteed qualification for the 2025 Copa do Brasil U20,which leaves a positive balance and keeps the focus on future competitions.

Despite the defeat, the team led by Mario Jorge showed a lot of dedication on the field and reached the final with merit. Vasco, in turn, knew how to take advantage of one of the few chances they had, securing the winning goal and frustrating the Flamengo's intentions. The classic was balanced, with both teams alternating in dominance of the match, but Cruzmaltino was more efficient in the opportunities created, confirming the victory in the decisive clash.

WASTED CHANCES 

The confrontation was marked by a balance of actions, with Flamengo seeking to impose their rhythm of the game from the beginning, exploiting the speed of their attackers and the plays on the sides of the field. However, the red and black team found it difficult to break through the solid Vasco defense, which performed well throughout the match, neutralizing the opponent's main dangerous moves. The opportunities created by Flamengo came up against the good performance of the rival goalkeeper, who made important saves and kept Vasco in the game.

FLAMENGO HAS REFORMULATION

On the other side, Vasco opted for a more cautious stance, waiting for the right moments to exploit counterattacks. In one of these plays, he managed to score the only goal of the game, taking advantage of an error in Flamengo's ball. From then on, the opposing team closed in even more, making any attempt at a reaction difficult for Flamengo, who pressed until the end, but were unable to find the net.

Flamengo now needs to turn its attention to the Copa do Brasil U20in 2024, a competition in which the team is already in the round of 16. The team's next appointment will be on Wednesday, the 16th, at 5:30 pm, when they will face Goiás in Goiânia, in a decisive clash that counts for a place in the quarter-finals of the tournament. The expectation is that the red and black team will quickly recover from the defeat to Vasco and arrive strong for this important match.