In a game valid for the ninth round of the Brasileirão Feminino, Flamengo/Marinha drew 1-1 with Cruzeiro on Sunday afternoon (13), at the Gávea stadium. Rafa Barros scored the red-black goal at the beginning of the second half.

O JOGO
The first half started fairly evenly, with intense competition for possession in midfield. The Meninas da Gávea managed to keep the ball at their feet for longer, exchanging passes in Cruzeiro's midfield, which, in turn, stalled the game with fouls. In the 18th minute, the Minas Gerais team created a dangerous opportunity, forcing goalkeeper Kaká to make a good save.

In the 25th minute, Mengão had a chance to open the scoring. Rafa Barros went to the baseline and passed to Ana Carla, who shot into the goal. The ball went very close. Mengão tried to pressure the Minas Gerais team with triangles down the flanks. In the 41st minute, Flávia ran down the right, beat the defender, and shot. The goalkeeper made the save. The first half ended all square: 0-0.

At the start of the second half, the game was a whirlwind, with both teams looking for attacking plays. In the 14th minute, Mengão opened the scoring! Debora Sorriso took a corner kick into the box, the opposing defense cleared it, and Rafa Barros, with a first-time shot, hit a beautiful shot into the right corner of the goalkeeper: 1-0.

After the goal, the Meninas da Gávea continued their rhythm, attacking the Minas Gerais team in search of a second. In the 37th minute, Cruzeiro had a goal rightly disallowed by the referee. In the 50th minute, Cruzeiro tied the game with a shot from outside the box by Patrícia: 1-1.

AND NOW?
The Most Beloved returns to the field next Sunday (20) to face Vitória-BA, at 16 pm, at the Barradão stadium, in Salvador. The match is valid for the tenth round of the Brazilian Women's Championship.

FLAMENGO/MARINHA LINEUP
Kaka, Raquel (Samhia), Karen, Cida, Debora Sorriso (Dantas); Lorrayne (Kaylane), Jayanne (Patricia), Ana Carla, Annaysa (Aryane), Rafa Barros; Flávia.
Coach: Celso Silva