In the first leg of the Brasileirão Feminino U-20 semifinals, Flamengo drew 1-1 with Internacional on Wednesday afternoon (30), at the Luso-Brasileiro stadium. Mariana scored the red-black goal in stoppage time of the second half. Now, the Meninas da Gávea qualify for the final with a simple victory in the second leg.

The game
The match started with a well-thought-out approach, with both teams battling for possession. In the 10th minute, Internacional opened the scoring with Bianca. Following a corner, the Colorado defender rose unmarked into the box and scored with a header: 1-0.

After the goal, the Meninas da Gávea tried to break out of their defense by exchanging passes, but struggled to create offensive plays. Gradually, Flamengo began to control possession and reach the opponent's box more. In the 19th minute, Mariana received the ball in the penalty area and attempted a shot. The goalkeeper palmed it away for a corner.

In stoppage time, Laysa received the ball at the edge of the box and took a shot, but the ball went over the goal. The first half ended with the Colorados in the lead.

After the break, Flamengo continued to try to maintain possession in attack, but they ran into a tight Colorado defense. Flamengo tried to break down the defense, but their opponents managed to make the cut with the final pass.

In the 24th minute, Mariana made a great play on the right side of the area and sent a great pass to Anna Luiza, who hit it first time, but her shot was weak and the ball went close to the post.

In the final stretch, the Meninas da Gávea scored the equalizer in stoppage time! After a free kick in the box, Mariana was free and simply finished into the net: 1-1. Mengão continued to press in the final minutes, but the match ended in a draw in the Luso-Brasileiro, which leaves everything open for the return leg.

Next appointment
The Girls from Gávea return to the field next Wednesday (6) to face Internacional again, at 15 pm, at Estádio do Vale, in Novo Hamburgo-RS, for the second leg of the Brasileirão Feminino Sub-20 semifinals.

Flamengo lineup
Isa Cruz; Bruna (Emilly), Barraca (Carol Marins), Núbia and Diovanna (Letícia); Cerqueira (Larissa), Anna Luiza (Kaylane Vieira) and Mariana; Laysa, Duda Rodrigues (Ingrid) and Pimenta.
Coach: Filipe Torres.

Technical sheet
Flamengo 1x1 Internacional – First leg of the Brazilian Women's Under-20 Championship Semifinals
Location: Luso-Brazilian Stadium, RJ
Date and time: 30/10/2024 at 15:XNUMX am
Arbitration: Jenifer Alves, Beatriz Geraldini and Karolaynne Martins
Goals: Bianca (10'1st half) and Mariana (46'2nd half).