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Flamengo x Fluminense: CBF announces days and times of the clash valid for the quarterfinals of the Under-17 Brasileirão
The player is the captain of Mais Querido and one of the jewels of Rubro Negro
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On the afternoon of this Sunday (17), the Flamengo overcame Boca Juniors and became U20 Libertadores champion for the first time. In the decision, won 2-1, the attackers Sholaand Lorran were the scorers of the goals. However, the competition's top scorer was defender Iago.
Iago scored a total of four goals in five games played. Among them, the most important and decisive were in the semifinal against Rosario Central (ARG). This is because Flamengo went behind on the scoreboard, but the defender found the back of the net twice in the match, thus guaranteeing the victory and classification.
FLAMENGO'S ANOTHER GOALScorerIn addition to the number 3 defender, the competition had another player with four goals. Attacking midfielder Wallace Ian, also from Flamengo, reached the milestone with one goal against Defensor (URU), one against Aucas (EQU) and two against Sporting Cristal (PER).
IAGO WAS NOT FROM THE MAIN TEAM AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SEASONEven at his young age and with the dream of achieving great things in his career, Iago can say that he achieved an important rise. This is because, at the beginning of the year, the Ninho child was not among Flamengo's main under-20 athletes.
Also highlighting that, when part of the team went professional to play for Carioca, Iago continued with the under-20 team. On that occasion, Rubro Negro reached the semi-finals of the competition, even using an alternative team.
Mais Querido will face the Baixada Fluminense team again next Saturday (14)
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This Saturday morning (7), Flamengo faced Nova Iguaçu and won 2-0, in the first game of the quarter-finals of the Carioca U20. The team led by Filipe Luís opened a good lead for the second leg. The goals of the match were scored by Guilherme and Wallace Yan.
In the qualifying phase, Mais Querido, despite sharing the spotlight with the Brasileirão under-20 and preparing for the World Cup, had a good campaign. Rubro-Negro advanced in second place, with 26 points from 11 games. Winning eight matches, drawing two and losing only once.
Mixing the team between the main team and the reserves during the competition, the team also had alternation between coaches. This is because Rafael Bahia led Rubro-Negro in the Carioca under-20 and Filipe Luís led the team in the Brasileirão and World Cup in the category.
Now, Mais Querido returns to the field next Saturday (14), in the return match of the quarter-finals of the Carioca under-20. By having a 2-0 lead on the scoreboard, Rubro-Negro can lose by up to a goal difference and will advance to the semi-finals. The game will be at 9:30 am, in Gávea.
Player was decisive in the Libertadores title
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Nigerian striker Elija Shola renewed his residence visa, guaranteeing his stay in Brazil for another five years. The renewal of the permission was requested by Flamengo to the Federal Government. Furthermore, the player signed a new contract with the club, which is now valid until the end of 2027.
Although Shola has not yet debuted for Flamengo's professional team, he was listed for the classic against Flamengo. Botafogo, which ended with a 4-1 defeat at the Nilton Santos stadium. The striker was one of the highlights of Flamengo's under-20 team, which won the Libertadores and Intercontinental in the category.
Last month, Flamengo reached an agreement with Remo Stars, Shola's former club , purchasing 70% of the athlete's economic rights for 450 thousand dollars. The 19-year-old Nigerian has been on loan at Flamengo since April 2023. His last residence visa was valid for six months and expired in September 2024.
Shola was first scouted during the Viareggio Cup 2022, traditional grassroots tournament held in the Tuscany region, in Italy. He stood out as one of the main figures of his team, helping them reach the final of the tournament. Following this observation, Flamengo sent a scout to Nigeria to evaluate him again, confirming his signing shortly afterwards.
Gávea's "shirt 9" has been scoring goals after goals
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Pedro, striker of Flamengo, reached the mark of 32 goals in the season, a feat that highlights his importance in the red and black squad in 2024. Of these 32 goals, 11 were scored in the Brazilian Championship, highlighting his effectiveness as a team's top scorer in the main national competition. Pedro's consistency in finding the net reinforces his role as a key player in Flamengo's attack, especially in a season where regularity and the ability to decide games have been crucial to the club's ambitions.
In the context of the Brasileirão, Pedro's 11 goals represent a significant contribution to Flamengo, which seeks to remain in the fight for the title. The striker's performance is even more remarkable when compared to the numbers of other top scorers in the competition, placing him among the championship's top scorers. Furthermore, his goals not only contributed to important victories, but also helped to secure points in decisive moments, being a determining factor in the team's campaigns.
's performance /a> this season reflects his evolution as a player and the consolidation of his role at Flamengo. Since arriving at the club, the striker has gone through moments of ups and downs, but has shown maturity and ability to respond in critical moments. His finishing power and his presence in the opponent's area have been fundamental to the coach's tactical scheme, who trusts Pedro to be the man in goal in complicated matches.
It is important to highlight that the score of 32 goals achieved by Pedro this season is not the result of chance, but rather of constant work and adaptation to the playing style of Flamengo. The striker has shown himself to be versatile, capable of adapting to different game situations and exploiting the weaknesses of opposing defenses. His decision-making ability in front of goal is a characteristic that few players possess, and this makes him a reference in the red and black attack.
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