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The two teams will meet in two matches on March 30th and April 7th for the unprecedented final of the Campeonato Carioca
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Carioca sensation wearing the Nova Iguaçu shirt, the striker Bill, who previously played for Flamengo, gave an interview to ESPN and spoke about the big decision that the Baixada team will make against Mengão in the State . Bill revealed that coach Carlos Vitor's team is developing strategies to nullify Fla de Tite, but he didn't want to say which ones. The first game of the final will be on Saturday the 30th, at 5pm.
“We are thinking a lot about the game. But I think we have to think about ourselves a little, right? We have to think of a strategy to stop Flamengo. Flamengo conceded a goal in the competition, they are a very strong team. We know what it's like to face Flamengo at Maracanã. We did think about some strategies, we study”, said Bill.
Without playing this weekend, since there is FIFA Data, Bill specified that Nova Iguaçu has to find some way to arrive well trained for the 30th. “We’re going to put together a strategy, but we have to think about ourselves too. We need to enhance our game more, enhance our athletes more, so that we can arrive on the day of the game very well trained and very well equipped to play an excellent game”, he pointed out.
“Firstly, we think in competing. Compete a lot, bother Flamengo in some way. This will be the secret and the tone of the game. I think we're going to come and bother you. Let's respect the phases of the game, respect the team on the other side. We know how difficult it is to face Flamengo at Maracanã. But the only way we know how to play is by proposing the game”, he concluded.
If the departure is on the 30th, the return game between Flamengo and Nova Iguaçu will take place on the 7th of April, Sunday, no set time.
The club has a big difference in work
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The Sinergia Rubro-Negra Group (SRN), made up of influential partners from Flamengo, held a meeting last Saturday (7), at the club's headquarters, located in Gávea. The main objective of the meeting was to promote fraternization among the participants, but, inevitably, club politics ended up dominating the discussions throughout the event.
The main topic that emerged during the meeting was the support of the SRN to Rodrigo Dunshee's candidacy for president of Flamengo. Dunshee, who currently holds the position of general and legal vice-president of the club, is a prominent figure in the red-black political scene. The group, made up of members who share an aligned vision regarding the club's management, sees in Dunshee a name prepared to take over Flamengo's leadership, especially considering the upcoming electoral cycle.
During the event, members of the SRN highlighted Dunshee's role in the current administration, remembering that he was a fundamental player in several legal achievements of the Flamengo in recent years. The group believes that his experience and proximity to the club's internal processes make him the ideal candidate to succeed current president Rodolfo Landim, whose tenure ends at the end of his term.
Although the initial objective of the meeting was a celebration between the partners, it was inevitable that the conversations turned to Flamengo's political future. The club's presidential elections are approaching, and political groups are already beginning to articulate support and strategies. The SRN, being a strong group within the red-black political structure, has stood out for its organization and capacity to mobilize members.
Those present discussed, among other topics, the possible implications of a possible Dunshee's candidacy. His name has been circulating among members for some time, but now, with the explicit support of the SRN, his candidacy is gaining strength. The members highlighted that Dunshee is a name of continuity, someone who is already part of the current management and deeply knows the challenges and needs of the club. This, in the group's view, represents a positive point, as Dunshee could continue the projects started under the Landim administration.
The club has been in a race against time
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Flamengo continues to debate whether to look for a replacement for Pedro, a striker who is recovering from an injury. The decision is complex, involving several variables ranging from the financial cost to the availability of players on the market. One of the main points under discussion is the high cost of a possible replacement. The club is aware that signing a center forward may require a significant investment, something that needs to be carefully evaluated within the team's current budget.
In addition, Flamengofaces the challenge of downtime of players available on the market. Many of the center forwards who are free for transfer come from long periods without playing, with recent injuries or prolonged absence from the field. This situation represents a risk, as the integration of a player who is not in the rhythm of the game may take longer and be less effective initially.
The club is also considering the limited number of viable options on the market. The scarcity of attackers who meet the criteria required by Flamengo – both in terms of quality and physical readiness – is a factor that further complicates the search for a suitable replacement.
In this scenario, the management of Flamengo assesses whether signing a new player is the best solution or whether there are viable alternatives to deal with Pedro's absence, such as adjusting the tactical formation or promoting youth players. The final decision is still being studied, and the club needs to carefully consider all aspects before making a decision.
Mais Querido was champion of the Guanabara Cup and Laranjão impressed everyone! The decision begins this Saturday (30)
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Another Carioca Championship final is approaching and, this time, the title dispute is between Flamengo and Nova Iguaçu. The first game takes place at 5pm (Brasília time) this Saturday (30), at Maracanã. To reach the big decision, the teams had to stand out.
Flamengo reached the final undefeated, as they won nine games and drew three in the 13 times they entered the field for the Campeonato Carioca. Therefore, Rubro-Negro's performance at this stage was 79%. Furthermore, Mais Querido conceded just one goal, while finding the back of their opponents' nets on 25 occasions. With this campaign, Mengão won the Guanabara Cup.
- 13 games
- 9 wins
- 4 draws
- 79% success rate
- 25 goals scored
- 1 goal conceded
Unlike Flamengo, Nova Iguaçu secured a place in the final with a defeat on the way. Thus, Rubro-Negro's opponent in the decision won eight games, drew four and lost one, achieving a 71% success rate. Finally, the Baixada Fluminense team scored 24 goals, while their defense was leaked 14 times.
- 13 games
- 8 wins
- 4 draws
- 1 defeat
- 71% success rate
- 24 goals scored
- 14 goals conceded
Flamengo and Nova Iguaçu face off in the first game of the Campeonato Carioca final at 5pm (Brasília time) on Saturday (30), at Maracanã. The return match, on the other hand, takes place on the other weekend, on April 7th (Sunday) at the same time and place.
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