After taking a 1-0 lead in the semifinal series with a stellar performance at home, Flamengo seeks another victory this Friday (May 18.05), this time at their opponent's gym. The team faces São José at 19 p.m. at the Lineu de Moura Gymnasium in São José dos Campos, São Paulo. Sportv will broadcast the match. The third match will be Sunday at 21 p.m., also in São José dos Campos. If necessary, the fourth match will take place on May 25.05 in Tijuca, and the fifth on May 27.05 in São José dos Campos.

In the first game, on May 15.05th, in Tijuca, Flamengo had a great performance and gave their opponent no chance, winning 84 x 68.

"We've only taken the first step. But the series promises to be long. São José is a strong team, having finished the qualifying phase in first place, so I'm sure they'll do everything they can to turn things around. Now, we just have to stay calm and play with the same determination we had in the first match. One game at a time," said captain Marcelinho.

Coach Gonzalo Garcia also maintains a cautious stance.

"There's still a long way to go. We only won the first game of a best-of-five series. We have to be prepared for other very difficult games," he said.