Under-20 World Cup: SporTV leads audience in Flamengo title

Flamengo took to the field on Wednesday afternoon (21), for the second round of the Under-17 Brasileirão , and suffered its second defeat in the competition . This time, the executioner was Cruzeiro, who won 4-1. In a duel played at Toca da Raposa and which was not broadcast, Flamengo's under-17 team was no match for the home team, who built the scoreboard with ease.

SUMMARY

Dudu opened the scoring for Cruzeiro in the first half , shortly before Akiles scored the second from a penalty kick. Otávio Gabriel and Vini Marreta then scored two more for the home team. Flamengo were left with a goal by Luiz Guilherme, but it was not enough to threaten Cruzeiro's superiority. It was the Minas Gerais team's first victory in the Under-17 Brasileirão.

Flamengo, on the other hand, is still looking for its first win. Before losing to Cruzeiro, the Mais Querido's base was beaten by Grêmio, in the competition's debut, by 3 to 2. The game was in Gávea. With that, the team is in last place in the championship, which has 20 teams and a round of 19 games before the knockout stage, which includes the top eight. Internacional is also without a goal, but has a better balance.

AND NOW?

Now, the next match for the Under-17 Brasileirão is scheduled for next Wednesday, back in Rio de Janeiro. The opponent will be Athletico-PR, starting at 3 pm (Brasília time).

Before that, however, Flamengo U-17 will take to the field for the Campeonato Carioca in the category, which reaches the last round of the first half this Saturday. The team will face Portuguesa, also in Gávea, at 1 pm.

At the Gávea stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Flamengo and Juventude drew 1-1 this Wednesday (12), in the 12th round of the Brazilian Under-20 Championship . Rubro-Negro took the lead in the first half, with a header from Pedro Leão, while the team from Rio Grande do Sul equalized the score in the second half with a beautiful touch from Gabriel Borges.

During the first 45 minutes, Mais Querido dominated the offensive actions and had more possession of the ball. The team from Rio opened the scoring with Pedro Leão, who scored his sixth goal in the competition in ten games played. The forward took advantage of a precise cross from Daniel Sales to hit the net with a firm header. Still in the first half, Shola and Fabiano had chances to extend the lead, but were stopped by the opposing defense.

YOUTH WINS TIE

Juventude came back stronger in the second half and found space to create chances . In the 20th minute, João made a beautiful pass with his right foot and Gabriel Borges appeared free in the area to chip the ball over goalkeeper Lucão , tying the game in style. Despite Flamengo's pressure in the final minutes, including a shot that hit the post and good saves by goalkeeper Luiz Turatto, the score remained the same again.

With this result, Flamengo and Juventude now have 20 points each. Mengão is in third place due to goal difference, while the team from Rio Grande do Sul is right behind in fourth place. The round also featured other balanced matches, such as Fortaleza x Palmeiras (2x2) and Athletico-PR x Atlético-MG (2x1).

FLAMENGO REMAINS AMONG THE LEADERS

Despite the draw, the consistent performance keeps Flamengo in the fight for the top of the Brazilian Under-20 Championship table. The team is now focused on preparing for the next challenge, seeking to get back on the winning track and establish itself as one of the favorites to win the national youth competition.

The Ninho Boys return to the field this Wednesday (21), in a match valid for the 11th round of the Brazilian Under-20 Championship, against Juventude, in Gávea. Thus, Flamengo faces the opposing team at 3 pm. Watch below live: