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GOAL, HAPPINESS AND TEARS! FLAMENGO ATHLETE GETS THRILLED AFTER SCORING FIRST GOAL FOR THE CLUB
Striker, who finished off the rout against Botafogo in the Copa Rio U-20, explains the feeling: "Something out of the ordinary"
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When the alarm clock rang last Saturday (28), Nina Garrit's heart beat faster. The long-awaited day of his debut with Flamengo had arrived. Hired in 2023, the young woman worked tirelessly after recovering from a serious knee injury with the aim of playing for the club she supports.
On the way from CEFAN to Gávea, a film was shown in the head. From the dressing room to the field, a mix of sensations until the ball rolls. The clock struck 10 am and the clash against Botafogo, valid for the opening of the Copa Rio Feminina U20, began. From the bench, he watched the team build a large victory over the opponent. At 17 minutes into the second half, the expected call from coach Celso Silva came. And the rest is history.
- Every injury is cruel and we, athletes, go through very difficult days. I strengthened myself with God and my family. I gained strength and was able to return to play in a classic, at the beginning of the championship... In a game that was so awaited by me and my teammates. It was an incredible feeling. Something out of the ordinary and that is Flamengo. It's anything but normal. I can only be grateful for everything I've been through, it certainly helped me become stronger and prepared for this moment. I feel like I won," she said, with a big smile on her face.
What was good became even better and unforgettable in the extra time. The score was 4-0 for Mais Querido and the ball was in red-black possession. Then, Nina received a great release at 48 minutes. Wearing the number 25 shirt, the striker dribbled past the goalkeeper, found the net, finished off the rout and was immediately moved to tears. Emotion of those who had their efforts recognized. During the celebration - aligned exactly with the final whistle - the party of the teammates and family members present.
- The girls helped me a lot and I I needed to live this with them. And about my family, it's essential to have them around. They dreamed with me. During the week, I said I was going to score the goal and, at that moment, I just thought about running and dedicating it to them. It was a way of thanking them for everything they do. They are everything to me - he said.
The triumph with the right foot was fundamental to Flamengo's aspirations in the competition. Now, the team will face Fluminense next Friday (3), away from home. Even in the face of all the happiness, the athlete has goals set and knows that focus is a key part of achieving the title.
- I am very focused on achieving the objective with the group. I want to help with goals, assists and everything Celso needs. My main goal is to be champion with the Sacred Mantle. The Nation can expect the best from me, with race, love and passion - he concluded.
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Gabigol blasts Tite when he announces his departure from Flamengo and reveals: "he didn't respect me as a player"
The Mais Querido striker revealed that he will not remain at the club for next season
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After Flamengo's victory in the Copa do Brasil final, Gabigol revealed that he is leaving the club. In an interview on the sidelines, the Mais Querido striker took the opportunity to reveal that Tite did not respect him as a player.
"It was a troubled year for me individually. The issue of doping, then a coach who didn't respect me as a player. During those moments I never tried to express that for me", he said, before finishing:
"I always worked, I tried to improve, I tried show him that I could help in some way. When Filipe [Luís] arrived he knew I was training. These two goals (in the first game of the final) were the result of the work I did last year and at the beginning of this year", he said. .
GABIGOL WITH TITE
Highlighting that Gabigol started as a starter with Tite on few occasions. On many occasions, the former Mais Querido coach chose Carlinhos to play as a center forward instead of Pedro. In other words, shirt 99 couldn't get a good run of minutes on the field.
GABIGOL NO CRUZEIRO
After revealing that he would not remain at Flamengo next season, it was announced by GE that Gabigol signed a pre-contract with Cruzeiro. Thus, the striker will transfer to the Minas Gerais team for free in January 2025.
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Arrascaeta announces that he will have knee surgery this week
The Mais Querido midfielder had already reported that he was feeling a lot of discomfort and would have to undergo surgery
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Flamengo won the Copa do Brasil this Sunday afternoon (10), at Arena MRV, by beating Atlético -MG by the aggregate score of 4 to 1. After the match, Arrascaeta revealed that he will undergo knee surgery next week.
"Actually, this week was the heaviest, as I started to feel the pain more strongly. So, we believe that the best will be next week (surgery) already thinking about next season. In 2025 it will be a year that we will want to fight for a lot of things. So, hopefully I can start next year 100%", declaredArrascaeta in a post-game interview this Sunday (10).
< p style="border: 1px solid rgb(197, 0, 24);">Arrascaetahad already reported about the meniscus injury that has been bothering him throughout the season. It is worth remembering that the midfielder was left out of some Mais Querido games due to pain in the area. The main aim of the red and black technical committee was to have the player available in the final stages of the Copa do Brasil.
FIFTH CHAMPIONSHIP
Mais Querido reached his fifth Brazilian Cup title. Previously, Rubro-Negro had been champion in the years 1990, 2006, 2013 and 2022. With the victory, Flamengo earned R$ 71.5 million, a prize given by the CBF to the winner.
FOCUS ON THE NEXT GAME
The Mais Querido squad won't have much time to celebrate the title. That's because Rubro-Negro returns to the field next Wednesday (13), when they host Atlético-MG for the 33rd round of the Brasileirão, at Maracanã. It is possible that Arrascaeta will be preserved, as he will have his meniscus operated on this week.
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Plata describes the emotion of scoring Flamengo's title-winning goal: "Unforgettable day"
The Mais Querido striker was the scorer of the only goal in the return match of the Copa do Brasil final against Atlético-MG
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On Sunday afternoon (10), Flamengo became five-time champions of the Copa do Brasil after beating Atlético-MG 4-1 on aggregate. Scorer of Mais Querido's only goal in the return match, Gonzalo Plata described the emotion of finding the net for Rubro-Negro in the decision.
"I'm very happy. It's an unforgettable day for me, the team and my family. Now it's time to celebrate. , we deserve this. Now it's time to finish the championship well. They (players) gave me a lot of confidence. I did this for them and for the fans, who are supporting me a lot", declared Plata after the final whistle.
Filipe Luís putPlata on to play in the match in the second half and increased Flamengo's advantage over Atlético-MG. In the 36th minute of the final stage, the attacker started from midfield and came face to face with Everson. Gonzalo showed personality and "dug" the ball over the goalkeeper, decreeing the score for the team.
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The Mais Querido reached his fifth Copa do Brasil title. Previously, Rubro-Negro had been champion in the years 1990, 2006, 2013 and 2022. With the victory, Flamengo earned R$71.5 million.
FOCUS ON THE NEXT GAME
The squad of More Darling won't have much time to celebrate the title. This is because Rubro-Negro returns to the field next Wednesday (13), when they host Atlético-MG for the 33rd round of the Brasileirão, at Maracanã.
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