In a match held on Wednesday afternoon (27) at the Raulino de Oliveira Stadium, in Volta Redonda, Flamengo's U-20 team drew 1-1 (Mateusão) with Volta Redonda, and with an aggregate score of 4-2 was crowned champion of the Rio Cup. It was the 18th title for Flamengo's youth football in 2022, a number that could increase this Friday, if the U-16 team is champion of the Brasil Soccer Cup. Striker Mateusão ​​was the top scorer in the Campeonato Carioca, with 12 goals.

The game

In the game's first attack, Volta Redonda opened the scoring with a header from Vinicius. Flamengo went on the attack in search of an equalizer. In the ninth minute, Iago headed the ball in, and Ryan Luka fired a powerful shot that Gustavo made a great save. In the 27th minute, Werton headed the ball past Gustavo, but the defense cleared it on the goal line. In the 40th minute, Pedro Arthur shot from the edge of the box, but the ball went just wide of the home team's crossbar.

Mengão returned for the second half determined to pressure Volta Redonda and had a great chance to equalize in the 14th minute, when Werton burst into the box at speed and was awarded a penalty. Pedro Arthur kicked wide. A minute later, Petterson's cross-shot was blocked by Gustavo, who made a great save, palming it out for a corner. In the 40th minute, Mateusão ​​attempted a volley, but the ball went wide.

In the final play of the game, Petterson dribbled past half of the Volta Redonda team and was brought down in the box by goalkeeper Gustavo. This time, it was Mateusão ​​who took the shot, scoring his 12th goal of the Campeonato Carioca, securing the competition's top scorer spot, and giving the game its final tally.

Flamengo: Kauã Morais, Santiago, Iago (Diego), Darlan (Cleiton), Richard; Igor Jesus (Evertton), André Junior, Werton; Pedro Arthur (Kayke David), André Luiz (Mateusão) and Ryan Luka (Petterson). Coach: Mario Jorge.