It was a performance by a great team. Playing away from home in their Brazilian Championship debut, the Garotos do Ninho U-17 team, led by coach Mario Jorge, were far superior throughout the 90 minutes, largely dominating the match, and comfortably defeated Palmeiras at Allianz Parque, 2-1 (Victor Hugo and Mateusão). In addition to the goalscorers, goalkeeper Dyogo Alves, who saved a penalty and made an incredible three-save sequence in the first half, and forward Petterson were individual standouts amid an excellent collective performance.

Next Saturday (15), at 15 pm, Mais Querido receives Ceará, in Gávea, in a duel valid for the second round of the Brasileirão. MyCujoo broadcasts live.

The game was very even, and Flamengo was trying to control the action. With their first strong attack, the Garotos do Ninho opened the scoring. In the 26th minute, Petterson received the ball on the left wing, entered the box, and fired a powerful cross. Palmeiras goalkeeper José Henrique rebounded, and Victor Hugo appeared perfectly placed to put the ball in the back of the net and score the Mais Querido's first goal of the 2021 season. Palmeiras tried to respond in the 29th minute, but the defensive player Dyogo Alves appeared too well and made three consecutive saves, keeping the Rubro-Negro ahead.

Mengão returned to the attack and narrowly missed extending their lead. In the 31st minute, Samuel passed the ball to Matheus França, who fired a first-time shot. This time, the Palmeiras goalkeeper made a good save. The defense then cleared the danger. In the final play of the first half, the São Paulo team equalized with a shot from outside the box by Jean Carlos.

In the first minute of the second half, Palmeiras were awarded a penalty. Luiz Freitas took a powerful shot, but Dyogo Alves was excellent in his defense and made another excellent save, keeping the score at 1-1. In the ninth minute, Samuel crossed into the box, Mateusão ​​beat the defense, but his shot was blocked by goalkeeper José Henrique.

The Ninho Boys were looking for the win. In the 17th minute, Zé Wellinton shot from the edge of the box, but the goalkeeper saved it. The following minute, the Mais Querido (Most Beloved) scored their second. Petterson received the ball wide on the left and passed it perfectly to Mateusão. The striker controlled the ball and fired it knowingly into the left corner, past José Henrique, who was helpless. 

Flamengo nearly extended their lead in the 41st minute, thanks to a great individual play by Petterson, and in the 42nd, thanks to a shot from outside the box by Vitor Muller. On both occasions, the Palmeiras goalkeeper made a great save, saving the São Paulo team from conceding another goal. But it was not missed. Mengão debuted with a win away from home, demonstrating its strong performance once again in the fight for its second Brazilian U-17 championship.

Coach: Mario Jorge.