Flamengo's U-20 team outplayed Corinthians and created numerous scoring chances in the first leg of the Brazilian Championship semifinal. But the red-and-black ball wouldn't go in. Late in the match, the São Paulo team scored and emerged with a 1-0 victory. The Boys from the Nest will host Corinthians next Sunday (September 4th) in Rio, needing to win by two goals to secure a spot in another Brazilian Championship final. A one-goal victory for the red-and-black team will take the match to penalties.

The game

Flamengo crushed Corinthians in the first 15 minutes, and created several scoring chances. The first came just 40 seconds into the game, when Mateusão ​​pressured goalkeeper Kauê, stole the ball, and shot toward goal. Defender Murillo saved it on the goal line. At seven, Mateusao's shot was blocked. On the rebound, Werton shot over the bar.

The red-black pressure was intense. After ten minutes, Petterson rolled the ball to Mateusão, who hit it across goal. The ball just missed the left post. At 12, Matheus França struck hard from the edge of the box. Kauê made a great save, palming the ball out for a corner. The next minute, Mateusão ​​fired a low shot, drawing another great save from the Corinthians goalkeeper, this time with his feet. The São Paulo team only threatened in the 40th minute, with a shot from Biro that went wide of Kauã's goal.

The second half was very even, with few scoring chances. In the 31st minute, Petterson made a good play and crossed to Werton, who shot, but goalkeeper Kauê saved. In the following play, after a scramble in the box, Mateusão ​​shot wide. Corinthians opened the scoring in the 36th minute, with a free kick from Biro.

Flamengo: Kauã Morais, Wesley, Diego, Cleiton, Ze Welinton; Igor Jesus, Daniel Cabral (Kayke David), Matheus França (Pedro Arthur); Werton (Pedrinho), Petterson and Mateusão ​​(Ryan Luka). Coach: Mario Jorge.