On Tuesday afternoon (16), the Mengão U-20 team drew with Fortaleza in the Brazilian Women's Championship in the category. The match, played at CT Ribamar Bezerra, ended 2-2. The red-black goals were scored by defender Núbia.

The game
In the first half, despite trying to control the match, Mais Querido failed to create many opportunities. Like Fortaleza, the match went into halftime tied at 0-0.

On the return leg, Celso Silva's team opened the scoring with a penalty kick from defender Núbia in the twelfth minute. The opposition fought back, equalizing in the 28th minute with Kauane and then turning the game around in the 36th minute with Janyele. In stoppage time, Núbia equalized with another penalty kick, making the final score 2-2.

Now, Flamengo returns to Rio de Janeiro and will only play again in the competition on Thursday next week (25), against CEFAMA, also away from home.

Technical sheet
Fortaleza 2x2 Flamengo - 8th round of the Brazilian Women's Championship
Location: CT Ribamar Bezerra
Date and time: August 16th at 05pm
Goals: Núbia (12'2nd half and 48'2nd half), Kauane (28'2nd half) and Janyele (36'2nd half).

Flamengo lineup
Isa Cruz; Ana Laura, Lorena (Bia Araújo), Núbia and Diovanna (Ingrid); Naely (Bruna), Letícia (Ju Romanelli) and Louvain; Laysa, Duda Rodrigues and Ingrid Santos (Ana Donato).
Coach: Celso Silva.