Flamengo U-15 secures extra point by winning penalties against Nova Iguaçu
Goalkeeper Vinicius was the star of the game, saving two penalties in the dispute.
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With a mixed team of U-15 and U-14 athletes (the main U-15 team is competing in the Copa Brasil-Japan semifinal), Flamengo took the field this Saturday morning and drew 1-1 against Nova Iguaçu. In the penalty shootout, which is part of the competition's regulations, the Garotos do Ninho prevailed: 5-4. Goalkeeper Vinicius was the standout, saving two penalties.
The match was held at the opponent's training center and was part of the fifth round of the Guanabara Cup. Pedrinho scored Mengão's goal.
The red-black team's next match will take place on September 7th, against Madureira, in Gávea.
LINEUP:
Vinicius, Nathan Ribeiro, Nathan, Lucas Cecconi and Juan Levy; Ygor Ribeiro, Guilherme Ruck, Cezar and Pedro Ferreira; Walace Inacio and Guilherme Queiroz.
Entered: Noah, Guilherme Abel, Antonio Victor and Felipe Pina
Coach: Marcello Correa
CREDITS:
Nova Iguaçu 1 (4) x 1 (5) Flamengo
Guanabara Cup U-15 - fifth round
Date: 31 / 08 / 2024
Location: Nova Iguaçu CT
Time: 9h
Goal: Pedrinho in the 12th minute of the second half.