With a goal from Raiza, Flamengo/Marinha beat Fluminense 1-0 in the first leg of the Carioca final
The striker scored in the 48th minute of the second half; Now, Rubro-Negro depends on a simple draw to win the fifth title
By Communication - Flamengo - inThe first step has been taken! In the first game of the final of the Campeonato Carioca Feminino, held at the Laranjeiras stadium on Sunday morning (10), Flamengo/Marinha defeated Fluminense 1-0, with a goal from Raiza in the last minute. The result, achieved with great dedication and determination from the athletes, gave the Rubro-Negro the advantage. The return match is scheduled for next weekend, but the location has not yet been confirmed.
In the first half, the Meninas da Gávea had a few chances but failed to score. In the second half, the match was tight and fiercely contested. In stoppage time, Daiana was sent off, leaving the team with a player less. Despite the adverse situation, the Mais Querido launched an attack and was rewarded. In the 49th minute, Ana Carla took a perfect corner kick, and the center forward beat the defense to seal the victory.
"We fought hard for the goal and got it as the game was drawing to a close. We lost Daiana, but we didn't give up. Ricardo even asked us to hold back a bit, but we attacked. I'm very happy to have scored. Now we'll turn the tables on the next match, as we haven't won the championship yet. Fluminense is a dangerous team and we need to prepare. I'm counting on the nation's support to push the team towards a fifth consecutive title," said the number 15.
Flamengo/Navy: Kaka, Raquel, Andressa, Daiana and Fernanda Palermo; Bia Menezes (Camila), Gaby (Flavia) and Ana Carla; Larissa (Karen), Rafaela Barros and Raiza. Coach: Ricardo Abrantes.