Flamengo loses to Palmeiras in the first game of the U-17 Brazilian Super Cup final
Playing at Pacaembu, Mais Querido is beaten 2-0 by its opponent
By Romulo Paranhos - inFlamengo took to the field on Thursday afternoon (28), at Pacaembu, and was beaten by Palmeiras 2-0 in the first match of the Supercopa do Brasil final.
The game
The match began with a fiercely contested midfield, with both teams seeking possession to create attacking plays. Palmeiras created more danger, forcing goalkeeper Bernardo to intervene with solid saves. Gradually, the "Garotos do Ninho" (The Boys from the Nest) began to loosen up and risk a few shots on goal. In the 21st minute, Palmeiras opened the scoring. Luan received the ball unmarked at the edge of the box, drove it inside, and fired it into the corner: 1-0. In the 25th minute, Palmeiras extended their lead. After a shot from outside the box, goalkeeper Bernardo rebounded, and the ball fell to Henri for the second.
Flamengo came back stronger in the second half and began to maintain possession of the ball in the attacking half for longer. Despite numerous attempts to reduce the deficit, the match ended 2-0 to the home team, who will take the advantage into the return leg. The second leg will be held next Thursday (05), at 16:30 pm, at Maracanã.
Flamengo lineup
Bernardo; Marcos Felipe, Léo Xavier, Otávio, Dhouglas, Caio, Pedro Arthur, Maycon; Weverton, Carlos Daniel and Ryan Luka.