Decisive game
Against America, in the next round, the under-20s can already guarantee a place in the final of the OPG Tournament
By Communication - Official Club Website - in
Last Wednesday (06.11), the first round of the return leg of the second phase of the Otávio Pinto Guimarães Tournament (OPG) was held. In group E, Flamengo consolidated its leadership, with 10 points won, and can guarantee a place in the final of the competition in this Saturday's game (09.11), at 15:30 pm, against America, at the Giulite Coutinho stadium, with one round to spare.
Flamengo can qualify for the final in the next round, as only the group champion will advance. For that to happen, Flamengo needs to beat América and hope that Serra Macaense, second with 7 points, doesn't beat Bangu. If this combination of results doesn't materialize, Flamengo will have to decide its spot in the final against its direct rival for first place, Serra Macaense, in the final round of the second round.
The coach of the under-20 team, Cleber dos Santos, believes that the game against América is decisive.
"We expect it to be more difficult than the game here in Gávea, when we drew 3-3. In my view, this is the game that decides our place in the final. So, we have to prepare a lot, especially in terms of mental balance, so that we can go to our opponent's home and play a good match," he declared.
Flamengo can qualify for the final in the next round, as only the group champion will advance. For that to happen, Flamengo needs to beat América and hope that Serra Macaense, second with 7 points, doesn't beat Bangu. If this combination of results doesn't materialize, Flamengo will have to decide its spot in the final against its direct rival for first place, Serra Macaense, in the final round of the second round.
The coach of the under-20 team, Cleber dos Santos, believes that the game against América is decisive.
"We expect it to be more difficult than the game here in Gávea, when we drew 3-3. In my view, this is the game that decides our place in the final. So, we have to prepare a lot, especially in terms of mental balance, so that we can go to our opponent's home and play a good match," he declared.