On Thursday afternoon (31), in a duel held at the Presidente Vargas Stadium, Flamengo drew 0-0 with Fortaleza in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Brazilian Women's Under-20 Championship. Now, the teams will meet again next week, in Rio de Janeiro. Whoever wins, guarantees a place in the semifinals. 

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The game

The first half was extremely tight and evenly balanced. Despite trying to impose itself, the Mais Querido struggled against the opposing team's strong marking and struggled. The good moments came from a set piece from a free kick by Carol Martins and, later, a corner kick by Isabela Nunes. Brendha headed the ball, but the goalkeeper saved. Thus, the score remained unchanged going into halftime.

In the second half, Flamengo tried to create chances, but failed. The match became a tight, contested affair, and concentrated in the middle. The changes didn't work, and the intensity dropped significantly. In stoppage time, Isabela Nunes crossed, Emilly fought back, and Alice shot over the bar. It was the final act before the final whistle: 0-0, and everything was open for the return leg. 

Next appointment

Before the clash on Thursday (7), Mengão makes its debut in the Carioca Championship in the category on Sunday (3), against União Central, at 11 am, in Gávea.

Flamengo lineup

Bibi; Bruna (Laura Mariah), Carol Martins, Duda Mattos (Camila) and Isabela Nunes; Cerqueira, Nicoli (Sofia) and Emilly; Kaylane Vieira, Leane (Maria Fernanda) and Brendha (Alice).
Coach: Filipe Torres.

Technical sheet

Fortaleza 0x0 Flamengo - Brazilian Women's Under-20 Championship | First leg | Quarterfinals
Location: President Vargas Stadium
Date and time: August 31th at 07pm