In a thrilling game, Mengão beats Instituto 66-64 and is in the Champions League final
In another great performance, Olivinha was the top scorer of the match with 20 points.
By Romulo Paranhos - inSpectacular comeback! In the second leg of the semifinals of the basketball Champions League Americas, FlaBasquete beat Instituto Córdoba 66-64 on Thursday night (12), at Maracanãzinho. The top scorer of the match was Olivinha with 20 points converted. With the result, the Pride of the Nation secured a place in the final of the Libertadores basketball tournament.
The game
FlaBasquete started the match with a quick win with a three-pointer from Olivinha. The match looked very even, with both teams playing well defensively. Instituto managed to quickly transition from defense to offense, scoring points and taking the lead. The Pride of the Nation made a few mistakes on offense and wasted opportunities to close the gap on the Argentine team, which closed the period at 19-12.
In the second quarter, the Mais Querido tried to set up offensive plays, but kept making mistakes and the ball stubbornly refused to go in. Instituto, well-organized on defense, capitalized on the mistakes and quickly moved forward, successfully finishing off plays. The Córdoba team finished the period ahead 41-21.
Mengão came out swinging in the third quarter and quickly reduced Instituto's lead. The Flamengo defense became more efficient and left the Argentines no room to play possession. Olivinha and Marquinhos converted two three-pointers, reducing the deficit to nine points. Despite showing an improvement in the match, FlaBasquete remained behind, 52-40.
In the final and decisive quarter, the Pride of the Nation went all out to secure the comeback. The red-and-blacks managed several steals in midcourt, quickly reaching the opposing basket and converting the points. Showing great determination on the court, the red-and-black team managed the comeback in the end. Olivinha, just like in the first game, was the highlight of the red-and-black team, helping both on offense and defense. In an electrifying final, Mengão won 66-64 and secured a spot in the grand final. basketball Champions League Americas.
The basketball teams of Clube de Regatas do Flamengo rely on resources from their sponsors – BRB, TIM, AmBev, Rede D'or, IRB Brasil RE, CSN, Brasil Plural, EY – via the Federal Incentive Law/Ministry of Sports (IR) and State Incentive Law/State Secretariat of Sports, Leisure and Youth (Seelje) of Rio de Janeiro, in addition to support from the Brazilian Club Committee (CBC).