Olivinha counts on the fans' support as Flamengo returns to Maracanãzinho
The red-and-black idol celebrates his return to the gym, which brings back great memories.
By Matheus Grangeiro and Romulo Paranhos - inRevealed in the youth ranks of Flamengo's basketball team, Olivinha is about to return to Maracanãzinho in another final for Flamengo. The stage for unforgettable matches, the gym will be the home of the Most Beloved in the first match of the NBB grand final, next Sunday (19), at 10:45 am, against the team from Franca.
Due to his vibrant and aggressive playing style, the red-and-black power forward is considered the "God of Race" of FlaBasquete by the Red-and-Black Nation. After reaching another NBB final, Olivinha analyzed the semifinal matches against the black-and-white team and celebrated the team's return to Maracanãzinho, a renowned venue for the Rio de Janeiro sport, which brings back fond memories.
"The series against Botafogo was really tough. They had a great season and paid a high price for their qualification, but our team put together a great series and qualified for the final. In the last match, we had a great performance and achieved one of our goals this season. Now, we're going after another title," the player stated, continuing.
"We're expecting another very difficult series, without a doubt. Franca's team finished first in the qualifying round with the same record as ours, so we know it won't be easy for us. In fact, we've already been working hard in these last three training sessions before the match. We hope to do a great job so that, on Sunday, we can come away with a victory and start the series on the right foot, always counting on the support of our fans, who make all the difference. It's very important to win this first game, as we know the next two are away," analyzed the red-and-black.
"Returning to such a beautiful and charming venue as this stadium, especially for such a special game, is truly wonderful. I have great memories of Maracanãzinho, like the Liga das Américas title. We're thrilled to be returning to this venue, so important to the history of red-and-black basketball, and we want to put on a great show. I, for example, go to Maracanã soccer matches whenever I can, and now that I'm able to return to Maracanãzinho, which is right next door, we hope our fans turn out in force to push us toward our first win in the series," he concluded.
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