The road to their fifth consecutive state championship started perfectly for Flamengo/Marinha. This Saturday, the Meninas da Gávea played a flawless match and thrashed LBD/Porto Real 13-0. The goals were scored by Samhia (5), Aryane (2), Flavia (2), Raiza (2), Patrícia (1) and Lu Meireles (1). 

O JOGO

In the first half, Mais Querido opened the scoring with Flavia after a beautiful pass from Raiza. In the next play, the number 15 scored her own. Then, the game heated up, with Aryane, Samhia, and Patrícia scoring in quick succession (four minutes). Before halftime, Samhia and Flavia scored again: 7-0.

The second half began with a goal from midfielder Samhia, her third so far. In the 15th minute, Aryane scored a stunning goal from outside the box, and in the 21st, Samhia added the fourth with a beautiful cross from Débora. The eleventh was scored by Raiza. Despite the large lead, the team never let up, and Lu Meireles scored from another fine play by Raiza. The final goal was scored by Samhia after a masterful assist from Patrícia: 13-0.

REPERCUSSION

Coach Ricardo Abrantes analyzed the match and praised the team's performance:

"It was a great debut. We rested some players who had been playing every Brasileirão match and gave others opportunities. The idea was to give the group rhythm and volume. We achieved an impressive result and will continue preparing to pursue our fifth championship. We want to improve the squad for 2020, and that work starts now." 

Having recovered from a serious injury, Samhia opened her heart:

"I'm very happy with the goals and the victory. It was a beautiful debut, and we played as a team. I'd like to thank God for the opportunity to be at a club as big as Flamengo, my friends and family for all their support during my time out, and the doctors and physiotherapists. I'm at a loss for words to describe my feelings after this game."

The next match in the competition is scheduled for Wednesday (25), at 15 pm, against Campo Grande.