Flamengo beat Internacional 1-0 and are in the semifinals of the Brasileirão Sub-20
Igor Jesus scored the winning goal for the red-and-black team at Gávea. Mais Querido awaits their opponent in the next round.
By Romulo Paranhos - in
In the second leg of the quarterfinals of the Brasileirão Sub-20, Flamengo beat Internacional 1-0 on Wednesday afternoon (17), in Gávea. Igor Jesus scored the red-black goal. With the result, the Garotos do Ninho qualified for the semifinals of the championship.
The game
The match began with Flamengo pressing Inter in their own half. The "Garotos do Ninho" (Nest Boys) moved the ball forward in search of space, but rarely had any shots on goal. In the 18th minute, Mengão opened the scoring at Gávea! After a corner kick from the left, the ball fell to Igor Jesus, who slotted it home to make it 1-0.
Flamengo continued to press after the goal and nearly extended their lead in the 24th minute. After a free kick from Zé Welinton, Anthoni prevented a second goal. In the 42nd minute, Santiago raced down the right and rolled the ball into the middle of the box. Petterson's shot hit the post. Flamengo dominated throughout the first half and went into halftime ahead.
In the second half, Flamengo threatened just five minutes in. Werton launched a quick counterattack and passed to Mateusão, who shot, but the goalkeeper saved. Internacional began to hold the ball more, but the Flamengo defense proved solid and managed to neutralize the moves.
In the 27th minute, Mateusão took advantage of a loose ball in the box and shot toward goal. The ball deflected and went out for a corner. In the final stretch, Inter exchanged passes in the attacking half, while Flamengo closed in. "Mais Querido" controlled the game until the end and left the field with the victory and qualification for the championship semifinals.
Flamengo lineup
Kauã Morais; Santiago (Iago), Diego, Otavio and Zé Welinton; Igor Jesus, Kayke David (Pedrinho) and Werton (Andre Luiz); Petterson, Pedro Arthur (Daniel Cabral) and Mateusão (Ryan Luka).
Coach: Mario Jorge.
Technical sheet
Flamengo 1x0 Internacional – Quarterfinals of the Brazilian Under-20 Championship
Location: José Bastos Padilha Stadium, Gávea-RJ
Date and time: 17/08/2022 at 15:15 pm
Referee: Rafael Martins de Sá
Assistants: Rafael Sepeda de Souza and Wallace Muller Barros Santos
Yellow cards: Lukayan (INT), Otavio (FLA), Kauã (INT) and Zé Welinton (FLA)
Goal: Igor Jesus (18'1st half).