In the return of the Brazilian Women's Under-20 Championship, Mengão beat UDA-AL 4-2 at Rei Pelé
Mariana (2), Gica and Ingrid scored the goals in the red-black triumph in Maceió
By Rafael Rezende - inIn the return of the Brasileirão Women's U-20, Flamengo achieved another important victory. Playing away from home, at the Rei Pelé Stadium, the Meninas da Gávea beat UDA-AL 4-2 and remained in sole leadership of Group C. The red-black goals were scored by Mariana (2), Gica and Ingrid.
The game
Just like in the first half, Mengão started by dominating the match. With more possession, Felipe Freitas's team opened the scoring in the 28th minute. After a good exchange of passes, Mariana found Gica, who dribbled past the defender and fired a cross-shot. Pimenta then had a good chance to extend the lead, but was unable to do so, and the score remained 1-0 until halftime.
On the return leg, the opposing team equalized early on, but the Meninas da Gávea took the lead in the 19th minute. Dudinha exchanged passes with Raissa Rocha and Mariana found the back of the net: 2-1. UDA equalized shortly after, but attacking midfielder Mariana shone again and put Mengão back in front: 3-2. In the 36th minute, Duda Rodrigues crossed and Ingrid sealed the victory with a beautiful header: 4-2.
Technical sheet
UDA-AL 2x4 Flamengo - 6th round of the Brazilian Women's Under-20 Championship
Location: King Pelé Stadium
Date and time: August 8th at 5pm
Flamengo goals: Gica (28'1st half), Mariana (19'2nd half and 32'2nd half) and Ingrid (36'2nd half)
Flamengo lineup
Laisla; Ana Laura, Lorena, Barraca (Carol Martins) and Amanda; Ana Donato (Dudinha), Anna Luiza (Raissa Rocha) and Mariana; Duda Rodrigues (Ana Papel), Pimenta (Kaylanne Ofredi) and Gica (Ingrid).
Coach: Felipe Freitas.