Flamengo beats Valdivia at home and takes sole leadership of Group C of the Champions League
Rubro-Negro controls the game for 40 minutes, guarantees a great result and gets closer to qualifying for the next phase
By Communication - Flamengo - inIn the official debut of the white uniforms for the 2019/20 season, Mengão prevailed! Playing consistently from the start, the Mais Querido defeated Valdivia 82-71 and surged to the top of Group C of the Champions League. The standout performer of the match was power forward Olivinha, with 17 points. The match was held at Arena Carioca and was met with a huge celebration from the home crowd.
O JOGO
The opening minutes set the tone for the duel. With a strong defense and a productive attack led by Olivinha and Zach Graham, the Red-Blacks opened up a strong lead and managed to neutralize their opponent's key points. Marquinhos and Léo Demetrio also contributed to the 24-18 scoreline.
In the second period, the same story repeated itself. Eloy Vargas came off the bench, scoring points and grabbing several rebounds. He was a key player. Deryk Ramos and Jhonatan Luz capitalized on their offensive moments, and Graham played a key role with some good plays. At halftime, the score was 43-32 in favor of the Red-Blacks.
Led by Olivinha upon their return, FlaBasquete continued to control the action and impose their rhythm. With room to develop their talent, Franco Balbi hit a beautiful three-pointer, forcing the Valdivia coach to call a timeout. Léo Demetrio, who had a very good night on the perimeter, made it rain in the final seconds of the third quarter: 67-54.
In the final period, the teams traded baskets, and the score remained the same. The Pride of the Nation calmly closed the match 81-72 and took a big step toward the next stage of the Copa Libertadores.
AND NOW?
Next Thursday (05), the team led by Gustavo de Conti faces Bauru, at 20 pm, at the Panela de Pressão gym, for NBB 12.
The basketball teams of Clube de Regatas do Flamengo receive funding from their sponsors – BRB, TIM, 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.
The basketball teams of Clube de Regatas do Flamengo receive funding from their sponsors – BRB, TIM, 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.