Flamengo/Marinha makes an epic comeback, eliminates Botafogo and secures a spot in the Carioca final
With five goals in 17 minutes, Meninas da Gávea thrashed their opponents 7-2 and went in search of their fifth title.
By Rafael Rezende - inOn Sunday afternoon (03), Flamengo/Marinha overcame all difficulties, thrashed Botafogo 7-2 and reversed the score from the first leg (4-1). With this spectacular result, Rubro-Negro advanced to the final of the competition, where they will face Fluminense in the search for their fifth consecutive championship. The goals were scored by Larissa (3), Flavia, Gaby, Raquel and Raiza.
THE DEPARTURE
The Mais Querido (the most beloved team) started pressing from the start, but failed to score. After the technical timeout, the team's performance dropped slightly and saw their opponent open the scoring late in the first half.
The game's momentum changed as the game went into halftime. The challenging scenario forced the team to rally to overcome the four-goal deficit. The feat occurred in exactly seventeen minutes. The game's story, in detail, deserves to be told from this point onward.
In the first minute, Raiza made a beautiful play and crossed to Larissa, who dived and equalized. The tireless and involved number 9, capitalized on the goalkeeper's rebound to extend the lead five minutes later. Mengão was still alive. In the 10th minute, Gaby burst through and scored a stunning goal from outside the box: 3-1. One goal was missing to secure at least penalties. It came in quick succession. After a cross into the box, Raiza headed home a powerful header. Within eleven minutes, the advantage was gone. A stunning performance.
The fifth goal came from a set piece scored by one of the smallest players on the squad. Raquel capitalized on a rebound and headed the ball into the net. For the first time, the girls were ahead. In the 26th minute, Raquel herself was awarded a penalty, which Flavia converted to make it 6-1. Botafogo pulled one back late, but Larissa scored her third to seal the victory, 7-2. At the final whistle, there was a celebration among the players and the entire coaching staff. Flamengo/Marinha managed to overcome a difficult situation to make history in 45 minutes. Those who attended CEFAN experienced an unforgettable day.
Hey, Larissa!
Hey, Larissa!
"I'm very happy with the game. We didn't manage to impose our style in the first half, but we did in the second. We took advantage of our opportunities, scored the goals, and now we're in the final. Experiencing this moment is gratifying. It wasn't easy to turn things around, but we tried really hard. I'd like to take this opportunity to ask for the nation's presence in the next two games. We'll need support to fight for the title."