Flamengo begins the Copa Rio Sub-20 final against Botafogo away from home
The first leg will be this Saturday (31), at 10 am, at Nilton Santos Stadium
By Rafael Rezende - inNow it's time for the decision for Mengão's U-20 team! After winning the five games in the qualifying phase, securing the lead and, consequently, the best campaign in the Copa Rio, Mais Querido will face Botafogo this Saturday morning (31), at 10 am, at the Nilton Santos Stadium, for the first leg of the final.
The Red-Blacks wrapped up their preparations earlier today. It was a busy, intense, and very productive week, with the group standing out, as they were fully focused for the match. Team captain, midfielder Anna Luiza, spearheaded the derby and highlighted the decisive moment.
"We had a great week of training, and I expect a tough and evenly matched game, especially since it's away from home. It's a huge privilege to be able to enjoy another match wearing the Flamengo jersey, and I feel very relaxed about it. We're prepared and will go out on the field focused on getting a good result. We want to win to take the advantage into the return leg," she explained.
Campaign
Fluminense 0x3 Flamengo - 1st round
Flamengo 1x0 Botafogo - 2nd round
Vasco 1x2 Flamengo - 3st round
Flamengo 13x0 Carapebus - 4th round
Flamengo 5x0 Santa Cruz - 5th round
Artillery
7 goals - Maria Fernanda
2 goals - Cecília, Dudinha and Nicoli
1 goal - Alice, Anna Luiza, Bia Sales, Brendha, Duda Mattos, Emilly, Jamile, Larissa, Leane, Letícia Pinho and Nicolly Manuel
Coverage
You can follow everything about the match on Instagram of Flamengo's women's football.