Flamengo defeats UDA-AL 3-1 in the Brazilian Women's Under-20 Championship.
Flamengo started losing, but turned the game around with goals from Leane, Maria Fernanda, and Laura Cardoso, maintaining their lead in Group B.
By Rafael Rezende - in
On Thursday afternoon (12), Flamengo did their homework and won another three points in the Brazilian Women's Under-20 Championship. Playing at home, at the José Bastos Padilha Stadium, the Meninas da Gávea beat UDA-AL 3-1 and remained in the lead of group B. The goals were scored by Leane, Maria Fernanda and Laura Cardoso.
The game
Flamengo got a scare right from the start. After a corner kick, the defense failed to clear and Kimberly opened the scoring for UDA-AL. The goal sounded the alarm and the team reacted in the 15th minute: Ana Papel crossed, Nicoli won the header and Leane only had to deflect the ball into the back of the net.
At the kickoff, Leane went to the byline and crossed into the box. Ana Papel controlled the ball and Dudinha hit the crossbar. On the rebound, Maria Fernanda was one-on-one with the goalkeeper and slotted it into the corner: 2-1. The pace continued and, in the 22nd minute, Isabela Nunes hit the post with a free kick. On the rebound, Laura Cardoso scored her first goal in the Sacred Mantle: 3-1. Before halftime, Nina Garrit missed a penalty and Leane came close to scoring, but the score remained the same.
On the return leg, Flamengo pressed forward, created several opportunities, but were thwarted by goalkeeper Grazi, who made at least three difficult saves. The best chances came from Yasmim Cardozo, who played well again as a substitute. At the final whistle, the feeling was one of a job well done with the 3-1 victory and the certainty that there is room for improvement in the championship.
Next appointment
Flamengo's Under-20 team plays again on Tuesday (17), against Fluminense, at 15 pm, also at Gávea.
Flamengo lineup
Condorelli; Mirella, Laura Cardoso, Bruna and Isabela Nunes (Campos); Nicoli, Dudinha (Duda Detori) and Maria Fernanda; Ana Papel (Yasmim Cardozo), Leane (Thalita) and Nina Garrit (Alice).
Coach: Filipe Torres.
Technical sheet
Flamengo 3-1 UDA-AL - 2nd round of the Brazilian Women's Under-20 Championship
Location: Gávea
Date and time: August 12th at 03pm
Goals: Kimberly (5'1st half), Leane (15'1st half), Maria Fernanda (17'1st half) and Laura Cardoso (22'1st half).