Last Monday (December 14th), the FlaBasquete youth teams took to the court with the under-14.12 and under-19 categories, respectively against opponents Vasco and Botafogo, for the first game of the State Championship final for both teams. The scores were very close, and the Flamengo youngsters continue in the fight for the Rio de Janeiro title in both age groups.

 

The first match of the day was between Flamengo and Vasco, at the Hélio Maurício gymnasium, at Flamengo's social headquarters in Gávea. Flamengo trailed in the final score of 49-51. In the second match of this crucial week, Botafogo beat Flamengo's under-19 team by just eight points – 61-69. The teams will meet again later this week.

 

 

Wednesday (16.12): Fluminense vs Flamengo (Under-13) – 2nd leg of the final

Wednesday (16.12): Tijuca vs Flamengo (Under-17) – 2nd leg of the semi-final

Thursday (17.12): Vasco vs Flamengo (Under-14) – 2nd game of the final

Friday (18.12): Botafogo vs Flamengo (Under-19) – 2nd leg of the final

 

The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo basketball teams receive funding from their sponsors – CSN (Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional), Banco Bonsucesso, and Brasil Brokers – via the Federal Incentive Law/Ministry of Sports (IR), as well as support from the Brazilian Confederation of Clubs (CBC) through the decentralization of resources from the Pelé Law. You can also contribute by becoming a Flamengo Guardian Angel. Simply transfer up to 6% of your IR due and receive your contribution back in your income tax refund. Participate by visiting www.flamengo.com.br/anjodaguardaFind out who has already transferred their tax to the 2015 projects. clicking here.