Flamengo is defeated by Oeste and ends its participation in the Copinha
Popó and Reifit scored the goals in the home team's 2-0 victory
By Romulo Paranhos - inIn the third phase of the São Paulo Junior Football Cup, Flamengo lost to Oeste Barueri 2-0 on Saturday night (15), at Arena Barueri. With the defeat, the Garotos do Ninho ended their participation in the Copinha.
The game
The match started evenly, with both teams closely studying each other and showing great dedication in their marking. Ten minutes in, Flamengo created a threat for the first time. Richard received the ball at the edge of the box, dribbled, and unleashed a powerful shot that Alê saved.
The Nest Boys exchanged passes from the defensive field to the attack to try to find spaces in the Oeste defensive system.
In the 25th minute, Flamengo made a good run down the left with Petterson, who outpaced the pace and fired a left-footed shot. The goalkeeper palmed it away for a corner.
In the final stretch of the first half, Flamengo pressed Oeste in their own half. With a lot of movement, the "Garotos do Ninho" (Nest Boys) switched positions in attack to confuse the opposing defense. Despite Flamengo's superiority, the teams went into halftime without a change in the score.
In the second half, the game remained tight in midfield, but with few clear-cut scoring chances. In the 18th minute, Oeste took the lead through Popó, making it 1-0. Needing to chase the result, coach Luiz Felipe made substitutions to increase the team's creativity.
Pursuing the equalizer at all costs, Flamengo made a few mistakes when it came to attacking. In the 45th minute, Reifit scored Oeste's second goal, sealing the home team's victory.
With the result, Flamengo says goodbye to the competition.
Technical sheet
Flamengo 0x2 Oeste Barueri – Third Phase of the São Paulo Junior Football Cup
Location: Arena Barueri-SP
Date and time: 15/01/2022 at 19:30 pm
Referee: Clayton de Oliveira Dutra
Assistants: Paulo Cesar Modesto and Ademilson Lopes da Silva
Yellow cards: Negueba (OES), Petterson (FLA), Kauã (OES), Victor Hugo (FLA), Igor Jesus (FLA), Cassiano (FLA), Luan (OES) and Lucas Bonifácio (OES)
Goals: Popó (18'2nd half) and Reifit (45'2nd half).
Flamengo lineup
Bruno; Breno (Samuel), Kayke Soares, Otavio and Richard; Igor Jesus, Kayque David (Pedrinho) and Victor Hugo (Cassiano); Pedro Arthur (Camilo Duran), Petterson (Carlos Daniel) and Mateusão.
Coach: Luiz Felipe Santos.
Oeste Barueri lineup
Ale; Indio (Rodrigo), Favorite, Alan, and Luan; Negueba (Lucas Bonifácio), Motta (Reifit), Kauã (João Felipe) and Diogo; Tite and Popó (Marcus).
Technician: Marcondes.