On Tuesday morning (19), in Gávea, Flamengo debuted with a victory in the second round of the Guilherme Embry Under-16 Tournament. The red-black kids played well and beat Botafogo 2-0. With the result, coach Dudu Patetuci's team shares the lead in the second round with Fluminense, which has the advantage in goal difference. In the sum of the two rounds, Mais Querido also occupies second place, with 18 points.

The match's goals were scored by Wendel in the 17th minute and Vitor Gabriel in the 38th, both in the first half. Early in the second half, Renan was sent off. However, even with a man down, the Red-Blacks held on and secured the victory.

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Next Tuesday (26), in the second round of the return leg, Rubro-Negro faces Vasco da Gama, at CT Artsul, at 9 am.

*Collaborated under the supervision of Isabela Abirached