Another stage completed
With a goal from Douglas Baggio, Fla defeats Mirassol and advances to the round of 16 of the São Paulo Junior Football Cup
By Communication - Official Club Website - in
The final score didn't quite reflect the match. Playing better football than their opponent, especially in the second half, Flamengo defeated Mirassol by just 1-0 at Alfredo de Castilho Stadium in the first leg of the second phase of the São Paulo Junior Football Cup. The goal was scored by Douglas Baggio, the Flamengo center forward. With no date yet set, the "Mais Querido" will face Corinthians in the round of XNUMX of the competition.
The first half ended 0-0, but the scoreline could have been different. Rubro-Negro midfielder Jajá nearly opened the scoring twice. However, the closest he came to finding the net was striker Thiago Santos, who hit the crossbar with a powerful shot.
"In that play, the ball was very close to my foot and bounced a little when I was about to shoot. It ended up going up and hit the crossbar. The team is doing well and moving the ball from one side to the other. All that's left is for the final pass to score," explained red-and-black Thiago Santos after the end of the first half.
In the second half, the game was very open and lively. With the match evenly balanced, Douglas Baggio's opportunism made the difference. In the sixth minute, he pounced on the opposing goalkeeper's rebound after Recife's header and sent the ball into the back of the net with a knee kick. Late in the second half, Flamengo still missed chances to extend their lead. In the 47th minute, Thiago Santos hit the post after dribbling past Mirassol's last defender.
"Today, he wasn't having his day. But, God willing, in the next game, Thiago will help us with goals," said striker Douglas Baggio after the final whistle.
The first half ended 0-0, but the scoreline could have been different. Rubro-Negro midfielder Jajá nearly opened the scoring twice. However, the closest he came to finding the net was striker Thiago Santos, who hit the crossbar with a powerful shot.
"In that play, the ball was very close to my foot and bounced a little when I was about to shoot. It ended up going up and hit the crossbar. The team is doing well and moving the ball from one side to the other. All that's left is for the final pass to score," explained red-and-black Thiago Santos after the end of the first half.
In the second half, the game was very open and lively. With the match evenly balanced, Douglas Baggio's opportunism made the difference. In the sixth minute, he pounced on the opposing goalkeeper's rebound after Recife's header and sent the ball into the back of the net with a knee kick. Late in the second half, Flamengo still missed chances to extend their lead. In the 47th minute, Thiago Santos hit the post after dribbling past Mirassol's last defender.
"Today, he wasn't having his day. But, God willing, in the next game, Thiago will help us with goals," said striker Douglas Baggio after the final whistle.