Flamengo's U-16 team, led by coach Leo Ramos, maintained the high level of performance from their debut against Olaria and returned to scoring goals this season. After the 7-1 defeat to the home team, Mengão took to the field this Tuesday morning (08) for the duel against Portuguesa, valid for the second round of the group stage of the 2022 Olaria Renovado Cup. The good 4-0 victory (Alex, Douglas, David and Luan), in addition to maintaining the team's 100% record in the competition and in the season, guaranteed early qualification for the semifinals. Before that, Mais Querido faces Vasco just to fulfill the schedule, this Wednesday morning (09) at 8:20 am. FlaTV will broadcast live.

The game

Flamengo started dominating the game and opened the scoring after just six minutes. David played a beautiful backheel pass to Alex, who burst into the box and fired a left-footed shot into the corner of goalkeeper Ricardo Gabriel's net. In the 14th minute, Flamengo extended their lead with a stunning goal. Midfielder Edmilson carried the ball into the center of the field and saw Douglas's run in behind the defense perfectly. The pass was exquisite, as was the finish, a first-time shot that slammed over the goalkeeper.

Two becomes four. The Boys from the Nest continued to attack in the second half and doubled their lead. In the fourth minute, Leonardo crossed, and David, perfectly positioned inside the six-yard box, simply had to tap it into the back of the net for the third goal for the Mais Querido. In the 23rd minute, the rout was complete. After a beautiful exchange of passes inside the opponent's box, Luan received the ball at the penalty spot and skillfully slotted it into the corner of Portuguesa's goal, sealing another victory for Mengão in the competition.

Flamengo: Caio Barone, Gusttavo, Victor, Eduardo, Germano; Pedro Nunes, Edmilson, Douglas; Leonardo, Alex and David. Coach: Leo Ramos.