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Hugo Moura made his debut in front of his new club's fans
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If you think Flamengo is in bad shape because it lost to Bolívar at altitude, Vasco today made us rethink what problems really are in a club. That's because the Colina team suffered a resounding thrashing at home, against Criciúma by 4x0, with cruelty.
Even playing at home, Vasco saw Criciúma open the score. The executioner of the Cruzmaltino team was Fellipe Mateus, who scored two goals in the match. In short, the Santa Catarina team's first goal came in the 32nd minute of the opening half.
In the second half, Criciúma needed just two minutes to score another goal, again from the feet of Fellipe Mateus . To confirm Vasco's defeat, Yannick Bolasie and Higor Meritão found the net in São Januário. In other words, 4-0 for the team from Santa Catarina.
With the defeat suffered this Saturday (27) , Vasco is at risk of finishing the round in the relegation zone. This is because the Cruzmaltino team is 16th in the Brazilian Championship league table. In other words, if Vitória or Corinthians win in this round, the São Januário team enters the Z4. Furthermore, Atlético-GO and Cuiabá can also surpass their rival from Rio on goal difference.
The striker will only return to the pitch in 2025
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Last Wednesday (4), Pedro tore the ligament in his left knee during Brazilian National Team and will only return to the pitch in 2025. Top scorer in the Flamengoin the season , the player spoke out this past Friday (6) to talk about the injury.
"Passing by to thank all of you, who sent me messages during this period. I received countless messages from players, teammates, profession, from all the fans. This affection makes me very grateful, very happy, and motivates me even more to do my best in recovery. , a difficult moment. But I have the peace that surpasses all understanding", said Pedro, in a video published on the athlete's Instagram.
PEDRO REVEALS THAT HE WILL ENJOY THE MOMENT WITH HIS FAMILYIn addition to highlighting that he is sad about having to sit out the season, Pedro also made it clear that he will take advantage of the time away from the pitch to be closer to his family. Remembering that the attacker recently became a father after the birth of his two daughters, twins, in August.
"The word says that God's will is good, perfect and pleasant. So, we often I don't understand, but we don't really need to understand. We have to trust in God's purposes. Without a doubt, God will give me the strength to overcome this moment, to face this process. my family, my two princesses. Thank you for all your support, for your strength. I will do my best to come back even stronger", added the player.
PEDRO SURGERYFlamengo is waiting for Pedro's left knee to lose swelling so it can schedule the striker's surgery. Therefore, after the procedure, the player must spend six to ten months recovering before resuming work to return to the field.
The midfielder was a starter alongside two other Crias do Ninho in the victory against Mexico
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Matheus Gonçalves was one of Flamengo's jewels to be called up by coach Ramon Menezes to join the Brazilian under-20 squad. In a match against Mexico, where Canarinho won 2-1, the midfielder was a starter. After the game, the Mais Querido star sent a message on his social networks.
“A privilege. Learning and evolving”, said Matheus Gonçalves in a post on ‘Instagram’. In addition to the short phrase, the midfielder also shared photos playing for the under-20 team, last Thursday (5).
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Matheus Gonçalves was called up to represent the Brazilian under-20 national team. Last minute. In the first list released, the Flamengo midfielder's name was not included. However, Alisson was cut due to injury, and coach Ramon Menezes called the player up.
FLAMENGO'S JEWELS IN THE SELECTION b>In addition to Ninho's son Matheus Gonçalves, two other Mais Querido athletes were also starters in the victory against Mexico: Rayan Lucas and João Souza, while Iago started as an option on the bench.
NEXT GAMEAfter the victory against Mexico, the under-20 team remains focused for another friendly match against the Mexicans. Therefore, the match will take place this Sunday (8), at 6:30 pm, in São Januário. .
The last match between the teams took place in 2014
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Flamengo plays again this Saturday (20), against Criciúma, at the Mané Garrincha Stadium, in Brasília, for the Brazilian Championship. Against the Santa Catarina team, the red-black club has not lost since 2003. In other words, Mais Querido has an unbeaten run of 21 years.
This is because the last time Flamengo was beaten by Criciúma was exactly on the 20th of July 2003, at the Heriberto Hulse Stadium, in Santa Catarina. On that occasion, Mengo lost 4-3, in a duel valid for the Brazilian Championship.
After the defeat in 2003, Flamengo faced Criciúma on seven other occasions. However, Mengão emerged victorious in five matches and drew two. During this period, the Rio club has an 81% success rate. Finally, it is worth highlighting that the last time they faced each other was ten years ago, in 2014.
CURRENT SITUATIONFlamengo last played on Thursday (11), against Fortaleza. However, the negative 2-1 result had consequences for the team led by coach Tite. Mengo fell from first to third place, parking at 31 points. Botafogo and Palmeiras took the lead, and both have 33.
On the other hand, Criciúma also failed to win in the last round. On that occasion, the Santa Catarina team drew 1-1 with Fluminense, playing in front of the fans. It is worth mentioning that the Santa Catarina team conceded the goal in the 44th minute of the second half.
THE GAMEIn this way, Flamengo will face Criciúma again after ten years this Saturday (20), at 4pm (Brasília time), at the Mané Garrincha Stadium, in the Federal Capital, in a duel valid for the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship.
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