The definition of Group 22 of the São Paulo Junior Football Cup was red-black. On Tuesday night (9), Flamengo and Oeste faced each other at Arena Barueri and dueled for the last spot in the second phase of the competition. With goals from Lucas Silva, Mais Querido's top scorer, and Pepê, both from penalties, Mengo won 2-0 and advanced.
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The result left Flamengo top of the group, closing the first stage with seven points, two wins and a draw. In the second phase of the Copa São Paulo, Flamengo remains in Barueri and hosts Elosport, second place in Group 22, next Friday (12). The time of the match has not yet been defined.
The game
Flamengo started the match constantly seeking possession. Controlling the match, the Mais Querido had its first good chance in the fifth minute, when Michael took a free kick that scared the opposing goalkeeper.
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The result left Flamengo top of the group, closing the first stage with seven points, two wins and a draw. In the second phase of the Copa São Paulo, Flamengo remains in Barueri and hosts Elosport, second place in Group 22, next Friday (12). The time of the match has not yet been defined.
The game
Flamengo started the match constantly seeking possession. Controlling the match, the Mais Querido had its first good chance in the fifth minute, when Michael took a free kick that scared the opposing goalkeeper.
Looking for opportunities to create good chances, the Ninho Boys opened the scoring in the 35th minute when Wendel burst into the box and was brought down. Lucas Silva's penalty kick went into the corner, leaving Flamengo in front.
In the second half, Flamengo controlled the match and created good opportunities to extend their lead. Needing a result, Oeste still tried to scare goalkeeper Hugo Souza, but Flamengo's defense managed to stop the opposing attacks.
To close the match with a flourish, in the 29th minute, Lucas Silva burst into the box and took out the defender, only to be fouled by the opposing goalkeeper on the ensuing play. With another penalty kick to be taken, number 10 Pepê took the responsibility and fired a powerful shot, extending the lead and sealing Flamengo's qualification. Flamengo still had other good opportunities, but the score remained at 2-0.
In the second half, Flamengo controlled the match and created good opportunities to extend their lead. Needing a result, Oeste still tried to scare goalkeeper Hugo Souza, but Flamengo's defense managed to stop the opposing attacks.
To close the match with a flourish, in the 29th minute, Lucas Silva burst into the box and took out the defender, only to be fouled by the opposing goalkeeper on the ensuing play. With another penalty kick to be taken, number 10 Pepê took the responsibility and fired a powerful shot, extending the lead and sealing Flamengo's qualification. Flamengo still had other good opportunities, but the score remained at 2-0.