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Goalkeeper Thiago receives praise from his coach

Newly crowned Copinha champion Thiago is praised by Nielsen, the U-20 goalkeeping coach

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On Monday morning (25.01) Flamengo won the third São Paulo Junior Football Cup title. Normal time ended in a 2-2 draw, taking the decision to penalties. Thiago, the Flamengo goalkeeper who was important and fundamental throughout the competition, standing out on several occasions as the "villain of the round" with beautiful defenses, it was one of the names of the red-black conquestWith the penalty takers' list set, he would be the last to take the penalty. Even with the opposing goalkeeper defending his shot, the red-and-black team was undeterred and saved the first alternate penalty kick – Patrick then converted for the Mais Querido, who went on to win the Copinha.

"I'm very happy and there's no way to explain what I'm feeling. I wanted to share this with everyone. Nilsen Elias, the trainers, and thank them for our work together," he said.

Goalkeeping coach Nielsen Elias couldn't hide his happiness at seeing Thiago excel in the competition.

"It's great to be champion and see Thiago crowned the best goalkeeper in the competition, being decisive throughout almost the entire campaign. Our work continues. Now it's time to celebrate Flamengo's third title," he declared.