Flamengo suffered a defeat in its Super Four basketball debut, taking place in Fortaleza, Ceará. Playing against Vasco, the Pride of the Nation lost 84-80 in a match decided in overtime. Now, José Neto's team faces Vitória (tomorrow, the 26th, 17 p.m.) and Basquete Cearense (Tuesday, the 27th, 19 p.m.).
Vasco da Gama will face Mengão again on October 03rd in the State Championship. For the match, which will be held in Tijuca with a single crowd, 10 tickets have already been sold.
Vasco dominated the first two quarters, opening up a lead. In the third, Flamengo led a strong comeback and even took the lead. The final period was a nail-biter until the end. With just over two seconds remaining, the opponent took the lead, but with the clock almost empty, JP Batista tied the match at 76-76.
In extra time, Vasco was more efficient, opening up a four-point lead and closing out the game.
Vasco da Gama will face Mengão again on October 03rd in the State Championship. For the match, which will be held in Tijuca with a single crowd, 10 tickets have already been sold.
Vasco dominated the first two quarters, opening up a lead. In the third, Flamengo led a strong comeback and even took the lead. The final period was a nail-biter until the end. With just over two seconds remaining, the opponent took the lead, but with the clock almost empty, JP Batista tied the match at 76-76.
In extra time, Vasco was more efficient, opening up a four-point lead and closing out the game.
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).