Flamengo draws 0-0 in Copinha debut
Rubro-negro pressed, had more chances, but Frauches' expulsion ended up decreasing momentum
By From the official website team - in
Flamengo tried hard, but couldn't come away with a victory in their first game of the 2011 São Paulo Junior Cup. The red-and-blacks faced Mogi Mirim at Martins Pereira Stadium in São José dos Campos, drawing 21-XNUMX. The next challenge for the youngsters from Gávea is against Gurupi-TO at XNUMX p.m. on Friday.
Coach Paulo Henrique's team played better, creating more scoring opportunities, but ultimately failed to break past the São Paulo team, especially after defender Frauches was sent off early in the second half. One of the team's key players in the match was forward Negueba, a promising academy prospect whom Luxa had already brought to the professional ranks.
The Gávea team's best chances came in the first half. Negueba had two good shots that went wide. Lucas, with a header, also nearly scored but missed the target. The wet pitch, due to the heavy rain that fell before the game, ended up hampering both teams' performances somewhat. In the second half, Mogi improved, but the match remained 0-0.
In the other group match, São José defeated Gurupi 3-1, taking the lead in Group K. According to the São Paulo Cup rules, only the group leaders are guaranteed a spot in the next round. The second-place teams will have to rely on their results.
"We had to come out with the win, regardless of being down ten men. That's how big teams are. But it wasn't a bad result. I'm focused on the competition; if everyone does well, we'll go up," said defender Marllon after the match.
Fla played with César, Alex, Marlon, Frauche and Anderson; Vitor Hugo, Muralha (Thomas), Lorran and Adryan (Rafinha); Negueba and Lucas (China).
Coach Paulo Henrique's team played better, creating more scoring opportunities, but ultimately failed to break past the São Paulo team, especially after defender Frauches was sent off early in the second half. One of the team's key players in the match was forward Negueba, a promising academy prospect whom Luxa had already brought to the professional ranks.
The Gávea team's best chances came in the first half. Negueba had two good shots that went wide. Lucas, with a header, also nearly scored but missed the target. The wet pitch, due to the heavy rain that fell before the game, ended up hampering both teams' performances somewhat. In the second half, Mogi improved, but the match remained 0-0.
In the other group match, São José defeated Gurupi 3-1, taking the lead in Group K. According to the São Paulo Cup rules, only the group leaders are guaranteed a spot in the next round. The second-place teams will have to rely on their results.
"We had to come out with the win, regardless of being down ten men. That's how big teams are. But it wasn't a bad result. I'm focused on the competition; if everyone does well, we'll go up," said defender Marllon after the match.
Fla played with César, Alex, Marlon, Frauche and Anderson; Vitor Hugo, Muralha (Thomas), Lorran and Adryan (Rafinha); Negueba and Lucas (China).