Flamengo's U-16 team debuted this Saturday in the Guilherme Embry Tournament against Bangu, drawing 2-XNUMX but winning on penalties. According to the championship rules, a draw is held to a penalty shootout, and the winner of the shootout earns an extra point in addition to the point earned in regulation time. With this, Flamengo earned two points in the competition.

The game
The match began with both teams scrutinizing each other, until Gabriel Amâncio received a good pass on the left and shot dangerously over the goal. Then, in the 19th minute, Ryan Roberto attempted a long-range shot, but the goalkeeper saved.

On the next play, Enzo delivered a beautiful through ball to Ryan Roberto, who crossed the ball into the opponent's hands. The first half ended scoreless.

Flamengo returned from the break with a more attacking stance, right at the start of the second half, Rafinha turned and shot from outside the area, but the ball went wide.

Davi Waisman came on and sparked a strong attack for Mengão. He made a good run down the right and passed to Enzo, whose shot was saved by the goalkeeper. The Ninho Boys continued to push for the goal through Matheus Tiago, who beat the defender and fired a dangerous shot from outside the box.

In the 33rd minute, Ryan Roberto made a good play, exchanging passes with Samuel Alves and then passing to Rogerio, who dribbled into the box and shot over the goal. The match ended 0-0.

In the penalty shootout, Dudu saved the last penalty and secured the bonus point for Flamengo.
 
Next appointment
Mais Querido's U-16s will take to the field next Thursday (5) to face Fluminense, in Gávea, in the 2nd round of the Guilherme Embry Tournament.

Flamengo
Dudu; Heitor, Bernardo Mendonça, Levy and Fabio Henrique; Matheus Tiago (Lucas Falcone), Enzo and Ryan Roberto (Diego); Rafinha (Rogerio), Gabriel Amâncio (Davi Waisman) and Ryan Pablo (Samuel)

Bangu
João Miguel; João, Guilherme, Yago and Thiago (Henrique); Gerard (Nathan), Mateus and Vitor Lopes (Anderson); Guilherme (Victor Eduardo), João Felipe and Lucas Rocha (Cauã)

Technical sheet
Flamengo 0 x 0 Bangu – 1st round of the Guilherme Embry Tournament
Location: Gávea, RJ
Date and time: 31/08/2024 at 10:XNUMX PM
Refereeing: Lincoln dos Santos Nascimento, Ian Lima Arantes and Lucas Ferreira Oliveira

*Under supervision of Daniel Falbo