Tranquility, intelligence, and efficiency. This is the recipe for Flamengo's youth team to overcome CFZ-DF this Tuesday night at 20 p.m. in their first match in the knockout stage of the 41st edition of the São Paulo Junior Football Cup. After finishing second in Group S, Flamengo will face the Brasília branch of Zico's club later today at Dr. Hermínio Ometto Stadium in Araras.

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After playing strong football in the qualifying round, Flamengo heads into the knockout stages with high morale. CFZ also does, having secured first place in their group, which included Vasco da Gama. Therefore, a well-balanced match is expected this Tuesday night. The Flamengo players emphasize the importance of constant alertness and not wasting opportunities to seal the game.

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"We have to be careful throughout the 90 minutes. The team can't let up at any point in the game, and we have to take advantage of the chances we get. We're all very confident and eager to win," said full-back Alex.

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In the first stage, Flamengo played in the city of Taubaté. This time, the match will be in Araras. For defender Michel Pereira, there isn't much difference. According to him, only the pitch is slightly better, but this factor should have little influence on the outcome. Confident, he guarantees the team will give its all to leave the field with the victory.

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"We've come this far and we're aware of what we need to do. We have to maintain the same approach as in the first phase. If we have the same approach, both in terms of play and thinking, we'll be able to leave the field with the victory. We'll do whatever it takes to achieve that," he stated.

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Coach Armênio Moura is making no changes to his lineup for Tuesday's match. The team will field Marcello Vidotti, Alex, Michel Pereira, Christianno, and Anderson; and Maicon, Lorran, João Vitor, and Guilherme; Eliabe, and Dudu. If they qualify, Flamengo will face Coritiba or Confiança in the round of 16.