Seeking a spot in the final, Flamengo goes to Canindé and faces Portuguesa

The Ninho Boys have just this challenge before the grand final of the São Paulo Cup

By - in 21/01/2018 às 13:22

The ultimate goal is right around the corner. This Monday (22), Flamengo faces Portuguesa in the semifinals of the São Paulo Junior Football Cup and faces the last major challenge before the final. With great performance and still undefeated in the competition, the Mais Querido is fighting to be in a final for the fourth time in history.

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The city of Barueri has been a lucky one for Flamengo. In seven matches at the Arena, Flamengo has won six and drawn one, scoring 17 goals and conceding just one. Having not moved venues since the first round, the Mais Querido will now travel to the capital to claim the Copa São Paulo trophy.

Whoever advances between Fla and Portuguesa will face the winner of São Paulo and Internacional, who eliminated Vitória and Santos, respectively.

the opponent

Portuguesa achieved a remarkable feat by eliminating one of the title favorites in the quarterfinals. After a 1-1 draw in regulation time, Portuguesa defeated Palmeiras on penalties and advanced once again.

Previously, the São Paulo team finished first in the group stage with three wins. They then went on to win penalty shootouts against São Paulo (AP) and América-MG, as well as a 1-0 victory over Goiás in the round of XNUMX.

Transmission

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