On Jose Vildoza's birthday, the gift was FlaBasquete's important victory over Instituto Córdoba, 91-46, in the Rio de Janeiro window of the Champions League Americas group stage. With today's victories and over Peñarol, on Friday (13), the club remains at the top of group C and is in a good position to fight for classification in the next phase, in Argentina, on February 6 and 7.

Tickets to support FlaBasquete in home games are always on sale at flamengo.superingresso.com.br - keep an eye out and secure your spot in the next matches!

Highlights

Points: Hettsheimeir (14), Martinez (14), Jaú (13)

Rebounds: Hettsheimeir (8), Jaú (7), Mineiro (7)

Assists: Vildoza (8), Aguirre (5), Deodato (5)

The game

The match started fast, with both teams utilizing their shots well. In the final minutes of the quarter, the Mais Querido (Team Favorite) imposed its rhythm and went into the second quarter leading by 10 points (31-21). The following half began back and forth, with the red-and-blacks' strong team play, but the score in the quarter was significantly lower: just 11-8, but with Flamengo ahead and strong on defense.

After halftime, the third quarter began with a thrashing by Orgulho da Nação, who took a 17-6 lead. A dunk by Rafael Mineiro lifted the crowd in the stands when the scoreboard already showed a 30-point gap between the teams. With victory well on track, Gustavo De Conti's men had the confidence to secure the result.

Starting Quintet

Vildoza, Gui Deodato, Lucas Martinez, Gabriel Jaú and Hettsheimeir

Coach: Gustavo De Conti

Next appointment

FlaBasquete returns to the court next Thursday (19), at Maracanãzinho, but now for the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB). The ball will go up at 19:15 pm for the duel against Corinthians. Then, on Sunday (22), at 14 pm, the team turns its attention to the debut for the Super 8, against Paulistano, at Tijuca Tênis Clube.