Flamengo wins and qualifies for the next stage of the Copinha
Mais Querido scores three goals and faces Atlético-MG in the round of 16 of the tournament
By Communication - Official Club Website - in
Flamengo U-20s took to the field this Wednesday (January 14.01) to face Taboão da Serra for a spot in the round of XNUMX and did not disappoint. The young Flamengo players scored three goals and won emphatically. Now, the Most Beloved in the World faces Atlético-MG in the next phase of the competition.
The game
The match promised to be a tough one even before the ball started. Even after Jajá took control of the ball and fired a powerful shot to score the game's first goal, Taboão da Serra didn't let it get any easier. With a strong defense, the opponent kept the game even until the end of the first half. With the advantage, the Rubro-Negro already secured their place in the round of 16.
"I'm satisfied. Congratulations to the team. Now it's time to come back with the same drive and try to get out of the standings. Taboão is a quality team, let's see what the coach has to say and come back better in the second half," revealed midfielder Jajá.
In the second half, Flamengo came back stronger and had more shots on goal, but Taboão managed to hold on. Until Bruninho was sent off for a second yellow card. Two minutes later, Flamengo capitalized on the space and pressed their advantage. Jorge passed to Thiago Santos, who made no mistake. Three minutes later, Cafú crossed back into the box and Douglas Baggio scored a stunning backheel goal. It was their fifth of the tournament and their second of its kind.
"I want to thank God for the victory and dedicate the goal to my sister, my uncle who is in the Czech Republic and my whole family. Now it's time to work so I can be in good shape for the next game," revealed the striker.
You can play alongside our boys being another fan member. All income from Red-Black Nation Program is reverted to Flamengo's football, including the training of athletes.
The game
The match promised to be a tough one even before the ball started. Even after Jajá took control of the ball and fired a powerful shot to score the game's first goal, Taboão da Serra didn't let it get any easier. With a strong defense, the opponent kept the game even until the end of the first half. With the advantage, the Rubro-Negro already secured their place in the round of 16.
"I'm satisfied. Congratulations to the team. Now it's time to come back with the same drive and try to get out of the standings. Taboão is a quality team, let's see what the coach has to say and come back better in the second half," revealed midfielder Jajá.
In the second half, Flamengo came back stronger and had more shots on goal, but Taboão managed to hold on. Until Bruninho was sent off for a second yellow card. Two minutes later, Flamengo capitalized on the space and pressed their advantage. Jorge passed to Thiago Santos, who made no mistake. Three minutes later, Cafú crossed back into the box and Douglas Baggio scored a stunning backheel goal. It was their fifth of the tournament and their second of its kind.
"I want to thank God for the victory and dedicate the goal to my sister, my uncle who is in the Czech Republic and my whole family. Now it's time to work so I can be in good shape for the next game," revealed the striker.
You can play alongside our boys being another fan member. All income from Red-Black Nation Program is reverted to Flamengo's football, including the training of athletes.