FlaBasquete plays for the future in the South American League against Minas
Only victory matters to Flamengo tonight, in Barra da Tijuca
By Flamengo Communication - in
The first result was far from ideal. The 91-84 loss to Instituto de Córdoba in the opening round of the South American League semifinals derailed the red-and-blacks' plans. Gustavo De Conti's team returns to the court this Wednesday needing a victory over Minas Tênis Clube, which won its match against Bauru 67-66 and is currently second in the group.
With the setback to the Argentines, Flamengo relies on a combination of results to advance to the final, in addition to needing to win its two remaining games. It must beat Minas and root for Bauru to defeat Instituto. This way, everyone would go into the final round with a win and a loss, deciding the key on goal difference. Kick-off at 19:15 PM at Jeunesse Arena, broadcast on Sportv 2. Bauru vs. Instituto de Córdoba will follow at 21:30 PM.
Minas Tennis Club
One of the most traditional teams in Brazilian basketball, Minas Tênis Clube is in sixth place in the NBB, with four wins in eight games. In the South American League, the Minas Gerais team qualified third, in a group with Quimsa, Bauru, and Fastbreak (Colombia). With one win in three games, they secured a ticket to the semifinals, being the best third-place finisher among all groups.
The team's standouts are American forward Dominique Coleman and Brazilian power forward Wesley. Together, they account for over 20% of the team's points and are among the most-played players in the competition. Wesley is the top scorer for Flavio Soares' team with 57 shots.
Hi, Marquinhos
"Minas Tênis Clube is a big rival of Flamengo. Whenever they play us, they play hard. The game is crucial for qualification. We have to go in focused, try to defend their strengths and bring our game to the court, which is the most important thing."".
Red-black cast
These are the players named by coach Gustavo De Conti for the match against Instituto Córdoba.
Shipowners: Franco Balbi, Davi Rossetto and Matheusinho
Shooting guards: Deryk Ramos and Kevin Crescenzi
Wings: Jhonatan Luz and Marquinhos
Power forwards: Olivinha and David Nesbitt
Centers: Anderson Varejao, João Vitor and Rafael Mineiro
Tickets
Tickets for the match are sold online through the Eventim website, at the Jeunesse Arena box office and at the Espaço Rubro-Negro stores below.
Bar Shopping
Via Parque
Metropolitan Mall
Downtown
Recreio Shopping
Americas Shopping
Gávea
New America
North Shopping
Madureira Shopping
Tijuca Shopping
Meier
Center Shopping
Plaza Niterói
Rio das Pedras
Bangu Shopping
Grande Rio Shopping Mall
Parking
There is parking on site for R$15
Transmission
The match will be broadcast live on Sportv 2, starting at 19 pm.
Game dates and times
20/11, Tuesday: Flamengo x Instituto de Córdoba, at 17:15 pm
21/11, Wednesday: Minas Tênis Clube x Flamengo, at 19:15 pm
22/11, Thursday: Bauru x Flamengo, at 20:30 pm
Social media coverage
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The basketball teams of Clube de Regatas do Flamengo receive funding from their sponsors – thinkseg, AmBev, Rede D'or, IRB Brasil RE, CSN, Brasil Plural, and EY – via the Federal Incentive Law/Ministry of Sports (IR) and the State Incentive Law/Rio de Janeiro State Secretariat of Sports, Recreation, and Youth (Seelje), in addition to support from the Brazilian Club Committee (CBC) resulting from the decentralization of resources generated by the Pelé Law. The Anjo da Guarda Rubro-Negro Project, a personal tax transfer, benefits all Olympic sports of the Most Beloved.