Flamengo U-20 draws with Ceará in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semi-final
A 0-0 draw in Gávea takes the decision for a place in the final to Fortaleza.
By Ian Sena - in
In a duel held on Monday afternoon (31) at the Gávea Stadium, Flamengo's U-20 team drew goalless with Ceará, in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinal in the category. The result leaves the match open. The return game is scheduled for next Friday (4), in the capital of Ceará.
The game had few scoring chances. In the 12th minute of the first half, Ryan Luka received the ball at the penalty spot and shot hard, drawing a great save from goalkeeper Cristian. In the 27th minute of the second half, Petterson made a beautiful individual play but fired over the bar. Ceará's best chance came late in the game, with a powerful shot from Wendell. Kauã Santos made a fine save, and the teams remained level.
Flamengo: Kauã Santos, Diego, Otavio, Cleiton, Marcos Paulo (Richard); Igor Jesus, Evertton, Matheus Gonçalves (Dudu); Werton (Vinicius), Petterson and Ryan Luka (André Luiz). Coach: Mario Jorge.
The game had few scoring chances. In the 12th minute of the first half, Ryan Luka received the ball at the penalty spot and shot hard, drawing a great save from goalkeeper Cristian. In the 27th minute of the second half, Petterson made a beautiful individual play but fired over the bar. Ceará's best chance came late in the game, with a powerful shot from Wendell. Kauã Santos made a fine save, and the teams remained level.
Flamengo: Kauã Santos, Diego, Otavio, Cleiton, Marcos Paulo (Richard); Igor Jesus, Evertton, Matheus Gonçalves (Dudu); Werton (Vinicius), Petterson and Ryan Luka (André Luiz). Coach: Mario Jorge.