Flamengo has a decisive game in the São Paulo Cup
Rubro-Negro faces Paulista in a direct fight for first place in Group S of the Copinha
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - in
When the referee blows the final whistle on the match between Flamengo and Paulista de Jundiaí this Wednesday at 16 p.m., Group S of the 41st edition of the São Paulo Junior Football Cup will have a clear leader. One of the two teams, which debuted with a victory in the Copinha, will take first place in the group and advance to the final round of the tournament's qualifying phase, which will be played next Friday.
In the first round, Flamengo defeated Shallon 3-0, and Paulista defeated the home team, Taubaté, 8-0. In this Wednesday's match, the two best attacks in the competition will face off. Therefore, Flamengo defender and captain Christianno emphasizes the importance of the team remaining focused throughout the 90 minutes of play, maintaining a strong defensive presence and not wasting scoring opportunities.
"Our team debuted very well and has to maintain its momentum. We can't afford to slip up. We have to stay focused throughout the game, mark strongly, and we can't afford to miss any goals. It's a decisive game, and if we can win, we'll be on our way to qualifying," he analyzed.
Coach Armênio Moura isn't expected to make any changes to the lineup, as there's no need for it in principle. The only doubt is attacking midfielder Eliabe, who has calf pain, and could be replaced by Nixon. Therefore, the team is expected to field Marcello Vidotti, Alex, Michel Pereira, Christianno, and Anderson; and Maicon, Lorran, João Vitor, and Guilherme; Eliabe and Dudu.
In the first round, Flamengo defeated Shallon 3-0, and Paulista defeated the home team, Taubaté, 8-0. In this Wednesday's match, the two best attacks in the competition will face off. Therefore, Flamengo defender and captain Christianno emphasizes the importance of the team remaining focused throughout the 90 minutes of play, maintaining a strong defensive presence and not wasting scoring opportunities.
"Our team debuted very well and has to maintain its momentum. We can't afford to slip up. We have to stay focused throughout the game, mark strongly, and we can't afford to miss any goals. It's a decisive game, and if we can win, we'll be on our way to qualifying," he analyzed.
Coach Armênio Moura isn't expected to make any changes to the lineup, as there's no need for it in principle. The only doubt is attacking midfielder Eliabe, who has calf pain, and could be replaced by Nixon. Therefore, the team is expected to field Marcello Vidotti, Alex, Michel Pereira, Christianno, and Anderson; and Maicon, Lorran, João Vitor, and Guilherme; Eliabe and Dudu.