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Flamengo and Vasco play the first game of the Carioca final tonight

Rivals meet again in the state final after nine years; kick-off at 21 p.m.

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After nine years without meeting in the fight for the orange ball, Flamengo and Vasco returned to duel on the court this year, in the Campeonato Carioca and in the friendly quadrangular in Fortaleza. After three games - two victories for the opponent and one for Rubro-Negro - The teams will decide the state title starting this Monday (24). The ball goes up for the first match of the best-of-three final series at 21 pm, initially at the Gávea headquarters, in the Hélio Maurício gym, behind closed doors due to a punishment to the club, which is awaiting a response to the appeal, which could change the location of the match. The classic will be broadcast live on the SporTV 2 channel and in real time on SporTV.com.

With the best campaign in the first phase of the competition, FlaBasquete has the advantage of playing twice at home court in the three-game series. The second match is scheduled for this Wednesday (26), at Tijuca Tênis Clube, with only Vasco fans. If necessary, Game 3 will be hosted by the red-black team, initially also behind closed doors.

After eliminating Botafogo in the semifinals, Flamengo will be seeking its 12th consecutive Carioca title, 44th overall. The last Carioca final against their rivals was in 2007, with Flamengo winning 75-73 at Maracanãzinho. In the history of the match, each side has won eight Carioca finals.

The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo adult basketball team relies on direct funding from its sponsor Estácio, in addition to investments from Tim via the State Sports Incentive Law/State Secretariat for Sports, Leisure and Youth (ICMS).