Those who don't score, get it. The football maxim prevailed on Tuesday afternoon (2), at Estádio do Café. Despite the pressure exerted for much of the game, Flamengo was defeated 1-0 by Londrina, in the first leg of the first phase of the Under-17 Brazil Cup.

The teams will face each other again next Tuesday (9), at 15 pm, in Gávea. To advance to the next phase, the Garotos do Ninho need to win the match by two goals. If Fla wins the match by one goal, regardless of the score, the teams will decide the spot on penalties.

Despite playing away from home, the Ninho Boys imposed their own rhythm from the opening whistle. In the first minute of the match, Yuri played a one-two with Rhyan, received the ball in the box, and fired a low shot that was easily saved by goalkeeper Higor.

In the 23rd minute, Luis Gustavo received the ball at the edge of the box, took a shot, and the ball sailed over the goal. In Mais Querido's clearest opportunity of the first half, Ítalo crossed from the left and Lázaro deflected it at the near post, but the ball went wide of the goal line, passing just wide of Higor's goal.

After halftime, the team took the field with two changes. Braian and Lucas Gabriel were replaced by Bruno Gabriel and Daniel Cabral. Later, in the 15th minute, with the only dangerous attack, Londrina opened the scoring. Cirilo received the ball on the left, cut inside, and finished with a precise shot.

Despite the setback, Flamengo remained undaunted and had opportunities to equalize in the second half. In the 19th minute, Ítalo, who was finding it easy to run up the left, crossed, and number 9 Rhyan headed the ball in with a knowing header. The opposing goalkeeper had to make two saves to prevent the goal. Mengão fought until the end, but was ultimately defeated by Londrina.

Pedro Victor, Braian (Bruno Gabriel), Natan, Lucas Freitas and Italo; Lucas Gabriel (Daniel Cabral), Gomes, Yuri (Weverton), Lázaro (Pedro Arthur) and Luiz Gustavo; Rhyan. Coach: Phelipe Leal.