#EuTenho4: Check out how the Mais Querido campaign went
Mengão played for Altos-PI, Atlético-MG, Athletico-PR, São Paulo and Corinthians
By Flamengo Communication - inFlamengo is FOUR-TIME BRAZILIAN CUP CHAMPION. With the help of FlaTV, we'll look back at the red-and-black campaign, which ended with six wins, three draws, and just one loss.
The debut was in the Third Phase, against Altos-PI. In the first leg (May 1st), at Albertão, in Teresina, the Mais Querido won 2-1, coming from behind, with goals from Pedro and João Gomes.
In the return leg, another red-and-black victory secured qualification for the round of 2: 0-XNUMX in Volta Redonda. The goals came from Gabigol, from the penalty spot, and Victor Hugo, with a header. It was the youngster's first professional goal.
In the round of 2, Mengão's opponent was Atlético-MG. In the first leg, at Mineirão Stadium, Atlético won 1-XNUMX. The goal, a crucial one, was scored by the club's young player, Lázaro.
In the return leg, the Nation turned the Maracanã into "HELL" and the Most Beloved pulled off the comeback. Uruguayan star De Arrascaeta scored both goals in the red-and-black's 2-0 victory.
Athletico-PR was our opponent in the quarterfinals. In the first leg at Maracanã, despite a strong performance by the red-and-blacks, the match ended in a 0-0 draw. Goalkeeper Bento saved Athletico on at least three occasions.
In the return leg, at Arena da Baixada, Flamengo won a sensational 1-0 with a stunning bicycle kick goal from striker Pedro. The Mais Querido's most beautiful goal of the season.
In the semifinals, the red-and-black opponent was São Paulo. The team's qualification was decided practically in the first leg with a 3-1 victory at Morumbi Stadium. Goals came from João Gomes, Gabigol, and Everton Cebolinha.
In the return match, at Maracanã, another red-black victory: 1-0. The goal was scored by the magician De Arrascaeta.
And then came the final. The first leg, at Arena Corinthians, ended in a 0-0 draw despite the red-and-black team's superiority. Last Wednesday, at Maracaibo, the match ended in a 1-1 draw (Pedro scored the red-and-black goal in regulation time), and the match went to penalties. Rodinei scored the winning goal: 6-5 for the Most Beloved. A Nation's Celebration at Maracaibo.