FLAMENGO'S POSSIBLE OPPONENT IN THE CARIOCÃO SEMIFINAL MAKES IT 8-0 IN THE BRAZIL CUP

The Campeonato Cariocatook a break this mid-week for other competitions. Therefore, Nova Iguaçu, qualified for the semi-final of the Rio de Janeiro state championship and possible opponent of Flamengo, scored a historic defeat in the debut of the Copa do Brasil. The team defeated Itabuna, from Bahia, 8-0.

Playing at the Mário Pessoa Stadium, in Ilhéus, Bahia, Nova Iguaçu maintained the good phase they have in the Carioca Championship and beat Itabuna. Bill, revealed by Flamengo, and Yago scored two goals each. Carlinhos, Xandinho, Albert and Gabriel completed the historic rout.

Now, Nova Iguaçu, which is also a semi-finalist in the Campeonato Carioca, has advanced to the second phase of the Copa do Brasil. The Rio de Janeiro team awaits the winner of ASA and Internacional. The clash will be played in the interior of Alagoas.

CARIOCA CHAMPIONSHIP

Now, the Flamengo and Nova Iguaçu focus on the last round of the Guanabara Cup. This is because the red and black team can lift the trophy even if they lose, as long as Fluminense does not score an 11-goal deficit. On the other hand, the opponent is looking for a better position to compete in the semi-finals, taking control of the field in the second match.