Petrópolis secures a place in the final

The Serra team draws with Fla and now awaits their opponent in the final of the State Futsal Championship

Sports Journal

The fight for the ball was intense in the semi-final match of the Adult State Futsal Championship, in Petrópolis

In a dramatic match, Flamengo and Petrópolis drew 1-1 at the UCP gymnasium. The result qualified the team from the mountains for the State Futsal Championship final. Gabriel scored for Flamengo and Cupim for Petrópolis.

Fernando Malafaia's team will now compete for its third title in the competition. The final opponent will be known on Monday, when Teresópolis and Canto do Rio face off in the mountain city.

Having won the first duel last Tuesday at the Olaria gymnasium, Petrópolis had the advantage of a draw. Aware of his team's condition, Rubro-Negro coach Cid Escarlate set his players to play a highly offensive game.

Flamengo launched an attack, opening up space for the home team to counterattack. As a result, the first half was marked by a large number of missed goals by both teams. Petrópolis came very close to opening the scoring with a penalty awarded to Jorginho. But Breno, having a great night, saved the Petropolis player's shot.

With less than two minutes to go before halftime, Flamengo opened the scoring. Gabriel, the team's top scorer in the championship, was fouled. He capped the ten-meter shot with skill, putting his team ahead.

But the Rio de Janeiro team's lead didn't last long. A minute later, Cupim was also brought down and, like Gabriel, converted his ten-meter shot.

In the second half, the red-and-black team, desperately needing a goal, pushed forward. In the final ten minutes, it was all Flamengo. But goalkeeper Douglas was inspired and prevented the opposition from scoring.

PETROPOLIS

Douglas, Régis, Cupim (1), Vinicius and Mancha. Entered: Pelé, Bruninho, Tiago, Formiga and Jorginho\ Coach: Fernando Malafaia\

FLAMENGO

Breno, Dudu, Michel, Panázio and Sixel. Entered: Rafael, Magrão, Charles, Gabriel (1), Otávio and Antony\ Coach: Cid Escarlate.\

Location: UCP Gymnasium, in Petrópolis