Photo: Adriano Fontes

A well-deserved result for Flamengo's U-15s. After a hard fight and some great scoring opportunities, the "Garotos do Ninho" (Ninho Boys) drew 1-1 with Vasco da Gama this Sunday at Nivaldo Pereira Stadium (Artsul Training Center) in the first leg of the Campeonato Carioca semifinal. Levy (own goal) and Enzo scored the goals.

The return match is scheduled for next Saturday (11), at 9 am, in Gávea. The red-black team plays for the advantage of a draw to reach the decision.

The game: 

Two minutes into the first half, a high-speed play by right-back Heitor left Ryan Roberto free. The midfielder received the ball, and the ball unfortunately grazed the goalkeeper's post.

Not even defender Levy's own goal could derail the red-and-black team. In the 34th minute, in an individual play down the left flank, Ryan Roberto entered the box, passed two opponents, and the play ended up being incomplete. A minute later, the number 11 hit a beautiful shot, and the ball hit the post.

And the Ninho Boys pressed again with Jhefinho, at 36, who crossed for the dangerous arrival of Davi on the right.

After Davi's injury and Diego's introduction, Flamengo continued to dictate the pace during the halftime break. After the technical break and intense heat in Austin, Flamengo scored a well-deserved equalizer. In the 37th minute, after a corner kick from Ryan Roberto, midfielder Enzo headed the ball into the back of the net. 

Flamengo lineup:

Paulo; Heitor, Ryan Gabriel, Levy and Gabriel Amancio; Enzo, Matheus Tiago, Ryan Roberto and Jhefinho; Ryan Pablo and Davi Waisman. Entered: Diego, Pauaca and Caio.

Coach: Vinicius Durante.

Data sheet:

Vasco 1 x 1 Flamengo – semifinal/first leg/Campeonato Carioca

Location: Nivaldo Pereira stadium (Artsul)

Date and time: 05/11/2023 at 9:XNUMX PM

Goals: Levy (own goal) at 26' of the 1st half and Enzo at 37' of the 2nd half