Marcelinho's reunion with the Tartarugão Gymnasium has a happy ending
Flamengo beats Espírito Santo, formerly Vila Velha, by 77 to 60 and prepares to face São José, at home
By Communication - Official Club Website - in
On Saturday afternoon (December 07.12th), Flamengo defeated the Espírito Santo team 77-60 in the eighth round of the New Basketball Brazil (NBB). Marcelinho Machado played for the first time in 2013 at the Tartarugão Gymnasium, where he was injured last season, and scored 19 points. The forward was the top scorer of the night. Point guard Nicolas Laprovittola led the way in assists, with 5 in total, and center Olivinha, once again, stood out in the paint, with 11 rebounds. This was the first time that former Flamengo assistant coach João Batista faced the team led by José Neto.
"We played well, and the most important thing was the victory. We needed to bounce back from the negative result in Belo Horizonte, and I'm happy about that. When I walked into the gym, I remembered last year, when I got injured. It was inevitable. That was a fatality; I got injured on my own, and unfortunately, I ended up missing the season. But I really enjoy playing here in Espírito Santo. The people of Espírito Santo love basketball, Flamengo has a great fan base here, and we always feel at home. I'm slowly getting back to my best game. With the succession of matches, I'll get back into shape, and we'll improve a lot throughout the championship," said Marcelinho Machado.
Flamengo, still without winger Marquinhos, is now preparing to face São José at home, repeating last season's thrilling semifinal. The game, valid for the tenth round of the NBB, will be held next Saturday (14.12), at the Tijuca Tênis Clube gymnasium, at 17 pm.
Flamengo vs. Sao Jose (Tijuca Tennis Club) – ticket information
Price: R$20 (full price) / R$10 (half price)
Online sales open from this Saturday on the website www.guicheweb.com.br.
HALF-PRICE TICKETS: For members, fan members, and fans attending the game wearing a Flamengo jersey. Half-price tickets are also available for those under 21, over 60, and students. Proof of purchase is required in all cases.
FREE TICKETS: Limited to 40 tickets, valid for children under 12, adults over 65, and those with special needs. COMPANIONS OF THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ARE NOT ENTITLED TO FREE TICKETS. Free tickets may only be collected at the Gymnasium box office and upon presentation of ID.
Tijuca Tênis Clube ticket offices open/gates open: 15 p.m.
"We played well, and the most important thing was the victory. We needed to bounce back from the negative result in Belo Horizonte, and I'm happy about that. When I walked into the gym, I remembered last year, when I got injured. It was inevitable. That was a fatality; I got injured on my own, and unfortunately, I ended up missing the season. But I really enjoy playing here in Espírito Santo. The people of Espírito Santo love basketball, Flamengo has a great fan base here, and we always feel at home. I'm slowly getting back to my best game. With the succession of matches, I'll get back into shape, and we'll improve a lot throughout the championship," said Marcelinho Machado.
Flamengo, still without winger Marquinhos, is now preparing to face São José at home, repeating last season's thrilling semifinal. The game, valid for the tenth round of the NBB, will be held next Saturday (14.12), at the Tijuca Tênis Clube gymnasium, at 17 pm.
Flamengo vs. Sao Jose (Tijuca Tennis Club) – ticket information
Price: R$20 (full price) / R$10 (half price)
Online sales open from this Saturday on the website www.guicheweb.com.br.
HALF-PRICE TICKETS: For members, fan members, and fans attending the game wearing a Flamengo jersey. Half-price tickets are also available for those under 21, over 60, and students. Proof of purchase is required in all cases.
FREE TICKETS: Limited to 40 tickets, valid for children under 12, adults over 65, and those with special needs. COMPANIONS OF THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ARE NOT ENTITLED TO FREE TICKETS. Free tickets may only be collected at the Gymnasium box office and upon presentation of ID.
Tijuca Tênis Clube ticket offices open/gates open: 15 p.m.