Flamengo faced Fluminense in the first leg of the Brazilian Under-17 Championship, on the afternoon of this Thursday (19), and drew 1-1. Joshua, with a header, scored the red-black equalizer, which dominated the match. match but started behind on the scoreboard. The return game will be next Thursday (26th) at 3pm, in Xerém, broadcast by Sportv. Game

Fluminense opened the score in the 17th minute. Flamengo tried to respond with Douglas Telles, who dribbled twice and hit the goalkeeper's hands from outside the area.

Mais Querido tied the match with a dead ball. Guilherme took a free kick for Joshua, scoring Mengão's first. Initial stage: 1 to 1. On the way back from the break, Guilherme again hit a perfect cross for Jhefinho to finish very dangerously in the goalkeeper's corner. In the next move, Lipão pivoted and passed it to Joshua, who arrived in the area and finished over the goal.

In the 21st minute, Flamengo started the play with a spectacular pen from Guilherme who threw it to Lipão, which passed for Douglas Telles to set up for Jhefinho to finish over the defender. The players complained about a penalty, but the referee did not award the maximum penalty.

At the end of the match, Joshua started a counterattack and played deep to Kaio Gomes, who, when it came time to return the ball to the Joshua came out in front of the goal, the defender cut it. The match ended 1-1, without many moves in the second half. Flamengo tried to turn things around, dominating the game and creating chances, but without being able to score a goal.

Flamengo faces Fluminense again next Thursday (26) at 3pm, in Xerém, for the return match of the Brazilian Under-17 Championship

Léo Nannetti; Guilherme, Pedro, Johnny and Luiz Phellipe (Italo); Kaio Nobrega (Christian), Lucas Vieira [Kauã (Fred)] and Joshua; Douglas Telles, Alan Santos (Jhefinho) and Lipão (Kaio Gomes)

Gustavo Félix; Kaio Borges, Gorgulho, Wallace Davi and Vagno; Gabriel Renan, Isaque and Riquelme Felipe; Matheus Reis, Wesley Natã and Keven Samuel

Flamengo 1 to 1 Fluminense – First leg of the quarter-finals of the Brazilian Under-17 Championship

Location: Gávea, RJ

Date and time: 09/19/2024 at 3pm

Arbitration: Lucas Neves Borja de Almeida, Lucas Castro dos Santos and Fabio Ramos França

Goals: Keven Samuel (FLU) and Joshua (FLA)

Cards: Kaio Nobrega (FLA), Kauã (FLA)

The Under-17 Boys from the Nest return to the field this Thursday (19), at 3pm, to face Fluminense in the first leg of the quarter-finals of the Brazilian Under-17 Championship. The match will be played in Gávea and will be broadcast live on SporTV.

Led by coach Eduardo Zuma, the red-black team arrives at the clash after winning four victories in the last five games. In the final round of the first phase, Mengão beat Corinthians 5-0, securing third place in group A, with 15 points. There were five wins in nine games and 19 goals scored, the second best attack in the group.

Midfielder Lucas Vieira highlighted the relevance of the result in the first match of the quarterfinals. "Important game. I think it's always good to come away with a victory in the first game, especially at home. And try to make history by winning the Brazilian Under-17 Championship", said Vieira about the decisive classic.

In 2024, Flamengo and Fluminense faced each other only once. The duel took place in the first phase of the Copa Rio, when Mengão beat their rival 3-0 in Xerém. In that match, Douglas Telles scored two goals, while Pablo scored a great free kick from midfield. Now, the teams meet again in the Under-17 Brasileirão, with qualification for the semifinals at stake.

This Friday (6), Meninas da Gávea staged an exciting comeback victory over Fluminense, in the Carioca Under-20 Championship. Flamengo won the classic 3-2, with two goals from Mariana, one of which was a great goal almost from midfield. Bruna scored the third goal, guaranteeing the red and black triumph.

THE GAME: TURNOVER AND EMOTION IN THE CLASSIC

Fluminense started pressing and opened the scoring just 2 minutes into the game. In the 9th minute, it increased to 2-0, but Flamengo reacted quickly. In the next move, Mariana hit a beautiful shot from long distance, reducing the tricolor's advantage.

Flamengo continued to press and almost equalized with a move from Barraca, after a corner kick from Letícia. In another dangerous move, Anna Luiza threw it to Ana Papel, who left Letícia in a position to finish, putting the opponent's goal in danger.

In the 33rd minute, Flamengo asked for a penalty in a handball inside the penalty area. Fluminense, but the referee didn't score anything. At the end of the first half, Mariana appeared again and tied the match for Mengão. Break: 2 to 2.

In the second half, Flamengo came back with everything. Anna Luiza almost turned the game around early on, finishing over the goal. At 18 minutes, Isabela Nunes crossed for Ingrid, who finished for the goalkeeper's defense, but on the rebound, Bruna took advantage to turn the score to Flamengo: 3 to 2.

With the advantage, the Meninas da Gávea controlled the game and almost expanded, with Mariana hitting the post in the final minutes. The match ended with the red and black victory, which continues firmly in the Carioca Under-20 Championship.

Flamengo returns to the field on Saturday (14), when they face Serrano, in Gávea, in the 4th round of the Carioca Under-20 Championship.
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Flamengo: Bibi; Bruna, Barraca, Carol Martins (Sofia) and Luciana (Isabela Nunes); Cerqueira (Leane), Letícia (Alice) and Ana Papel (Maria Peck); Anna Luiza, Mariana and Ingrid (Brendha).

Fluminense: Thaina; Mirella, Stefane, Leticia and Leandra; Julia Silva (Lorena), Carioca and Adrielly; Sophia, Rayka and Milena.