On Saturday afternoon (06), the second match of the final of the Campeonato Carioca Sub-20 took place at the Luso-Brasileiro Stadium, on Ilha do Governador (RJ). After a 2-1 victory for the red-black team in the first match, Flamengo lost 1-0 in normal time, taking the dispute to penalty kicks. In the dispute, the black-and-white team came out on top, winning 5-4 and taking the title of the competition.
The game
In a tightly contested first half, both teams created several chances to open the scoring. Flamengo threatened with long-range shots, while Botafogo sought more aerial play, capitalizing on both free kicks near the box and corners. However, near the end of the first half, the game-changing moment occurred. In the 40th minute, left-back Michael received a straight red card after a challenge in midfield.
Early in the second half, after intense pressure, the black and white team managed to open the scoring with Alison, taking advantage of a cross from the right. The game became open from that point on, with both teams searching for the goal that could have decided the championship for both. However, the goalkeepers were in inspired form and prevented the score from changing until the end of the game.
In the penalty shootout, João Lopes and Diego continued to demonstrate their talents in their roles. Both saved two penalties in the regular shootout, but in the alternate shootout, Botafogo's goalkeeper saved Trindade's shot, securing the title for the black and white team.