Flamengo draws 2-2 with Fluminense
The red-and-black team misses clear opportunities and remains tied in the Brazilian Under-17 Championship
By Communication - inFlamengo took the lead, suffered the comeback, and ended up drawing 10-17 with Fluminense, in the 15th round of the Brazilian Under-XNUMX Championship, at the Marcelo Vieira Stadium, in Xerém. The red-black team created many scoring chances and almost won, this Tuesday (XNUMX). Ryan Roberto and Levy Dias scored the red-black goals in the match, disputed.
Both teams started the match with high intensity, looking to attack. Fluminense had the first opportunity with a shot from outside the box, which was well saved by goalkeeper Eduardo Clasen. Ryan Roberto entered the game for the first time and responded with a good shot from inside the box, which the opposing goalkeeper parried.
On his third attempt, Ryan Roberto found the net in the 33rd minute. The red-and-black number 11 received the ball from Rafinha, brought it inside, and shot into the right corner, and this time the ball went in. The game remained without any major danger until the end of the first half.
Early in the second half, Fluminense nearly tied the match with a dangerous shot that went over the crossbar. A minute later, Ryan Roberto had his fourth shot on goal, which was saved by Fluminense's number 1. Fluminense equalized with William Lopes in the 13th minute.
In another strong run, in the 21st minute, João Vitor ran down the right wing and sent a low cross. Kaio Gomes managed to reach the ball, under the goal, but didn't connect. The Fluminense goalkeeper then performed a miracle, saving a shot from João Vitor for a corner, after he made a great individual play and shot. Lucas Falcone's shot was headed in by defender Levy Dias to break the tie in the 23rd minute.
The red-and-black lead, however, didn't last long. Luiz Miguel scored the opponent's second in the 28th minute. In a high-speed counterattack, João Vitor again ran down the right and crossed for Kaio Gomes in the 36th minute. The striker couldn't adjust his body and ended up misplacing the ball. In the 47th minute, defender Levy Dias nearly scored his second goal of the match, but the Tricolor defender cleared it off the line.
It was Rubro-Negro's first draw in ten games in the Brazilian Under-17 Championship. The next game will be against Atlético-MG, next Tuesday (22), at 14:45 pm, at José Bastos Padilha Stadium, in Gávea.
Flamengo 2 x 2 Fluminense
Brazilian Under-17 Championship
Location: Marcelo Vieira Stadium - Xerém-RJ
Date: 15 / 07 / 2025
Coach: Daniel Franklin.
Alternates: Gabriel Werneck, João Victor, Pedro Pinho, Gabriel Amancio, Heitor Fairbancks, Matheus Guimarães, Enzo Pinheiro, João RIcardo, Matheus Tiago, Guilherme Ivo, Kaio Gomes and Davi Waisman.