Flamengo and Fluminense face each other in the second leg of the U-17 Brazil Cup final
Teams drew 1-1 in the first game at Maracanã
By Mariana Sa - inThe last game. This Friday (21), Flamengo and Fluminense face each other at Maracanã, at 20 pm, for the second leg of the U-17 Brazil Cup final. In the first match, the teams drew 1-1. This will be the fourth title dispute for the Garotos do Ninho this season, having already won the Taça Guanabara, Dallas Cup (USA) and Evergrande Cup (China).
The Most Beloved is seeking its first title in the competition, which began being organized by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) in 2013. In its first year, the Red-Black team was defeated by São Paulo in the final. It then reached the semifinals in 2014, 2015, and 2017.
Flamengo's campaign
Flamengo began their Copa do Brasil campaign with a 1-0 loss to Londrina at Estádio do Café, but won 4-0 at Gávea Stadium. In the round of 16, Flamengo faced América-MG, drawing 1-1 in Minas Gerais and winning 3-0 in Rio de Janeiro. The quarterfinals were a resounding 2-0 victory at Morumbi Stadium against São Paulo, securing their spot with a 2-2 draw in Volta Redonda.
The semifinals were a tense match in both legs. In São Paulo, Santos and Flamengo drew 1-1, with Reinier scoring the red-and-black goal. In the second leg, the result was repeated thanks to Luis Gustavo's goal. In the penalty shootout, goalkeeper Pedro Victor closed the goalposts, and Flamengo advanced with a 4-2 victory.
the opponent
Fluminense reaches the final after a penalty shootout victory over Palmeiras. The 1-1 draw at Arena Barueri left everything open in the first leg. In the return leg, the teams tied again, this time 2-2, and went to penalty shootouts. With four goals and only one conceded, Fluminense advanced to the final.
In the first stage, the Tricolor team beat Brasil de Pelotas 6-1 away from home, eliminating the second leg. In the round of 16, they won 6-0 and 2-0 against Cruzeiro, followed by two positive results against Corinthians (4-2 and 3-0).
Transmission
The match will be broadcast live on SporTV and ESPN Brasil.
Tickets
Tickets cost R$30 (full price), R$15 (half price), and R$10 (ST) and will only be available on the day of the match, from 10 a.m. until the end of the first half. Box Office 4 at the Maracanã will only serve Flamengo fans, while Box Office 2 will be for Fluminense fans.
It is worth remembering that anyone who had previously purchased tickets will be able to use the same to access the stadium for tomorrow's match.
Due to the late confirmation of the match, exceptionally there will be no distribution of free tickets.
Competition calendar
Return game: Flamengo x Fluminense, Friday (21/12), at 20 pm
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