In 2001, a supernatural penalty and the 15th cup in the collection
Cássio was the protagonist of the decisive Fla-Flu in the match that qualified Mengão for the final of the tri
By Lucas Dantas - Flamengo Communications - in
The 2001 State Championship Tri-championship remained in everyone's memory thanks to Petkovic's legendary goal against Vasco in the 43rd minute... you know the story. What few remember is how Flamengo reached that final. Their early qualification came in the Guanabara Cup, won against Fluminense in a penalty shootout that could only have been in the "Oh, Jesus" game.
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The State Championship was played in a classic format. Two rounds, the champion of each round would advance to the final, and whoever won both would claim the title. The teams were divided into two groups, A and B. Flamengo and Americano finished first and second in A, respectively, while Fluminense and Vasco were their equals in B.
In the semifinal, a one-off match on February 22, Flamengo defeated Vasco da Gama 1-0, with Beto scoring in the 31th minute. In the other match, two days later, Fluminense defeated Americano to reach the Guanabara Cup final.
A crowd of over 50 people attended the Maracanã stadium for the final on March 03rd. Flamengo fielded Julio Cesar, Maurinho, Juan, Gamarra, and Cássio. Leandro Ávila, Jorginho, Beto, and Rocha. Adriano and Roma, under Zagallo's command, also included Alessandro, replacing Leandro Ávila, and Reinaldo, replacing Adriano.
The game wasn't particularly exciting. The first half, in fact, was a drag. No clear-cut chances for either side and numerous fouls in midfield. The second half, on the other hand, was heated. Early on, Reinaldo hit a perfect free kick and opened the scoring. The goal sparked an uptick in pace and intensity, and Fluminense equalized through Marco Brito.
The tie continued until the end, with neither team having the upper hand. So, the decision went to penalties.
Reinaldo scored the first for Flamengo. Marco Brito equalized. Juan, as accurate as ever, extended the lead, but Magno Alves was saved by Julio Cesar. Roma added the third, and Paulo Cesar pulled one back. That was the moment the supernatural appeared.
Cássio stepped up to take the shot. A powerful shot, right in the middle of the goal. Murilo saved with a wrong hand. But he couldn't hold on. The ball rose, took effect, fell, bounced, and went into the net. A record for wrong-handed celebrations was broken at Maracanã that day. The Tricolor fans roared with joy at the save, but the noise faded as the goalkeeper ran desperately after the ball, while on the other side of the stadium, the nation grew louder until it exploded with joy.
Fluminense scored one more goal with Régis, but the Cup was already taken. It was Beto's turn to take the fifth penalty and seal the title. It had all the makings of a regular Guanabara Cup, but it was Fla-Flu. And Fla-Flu is never a regular match.
Fan club members have the pride of playing alongside each victory: the money goes to football and brings more reinforcements, new talent, and infrastructure to the training center. And they also have advantages in official stores to buy the jersey and wear it with pride! Click and join now.
The State Championship was played in a classic format. Two rounds, the champion of each round would advance to the final, and whoever won both would claim the title. The teams were divided into two groups, A and B. Flamengo and Americano finished first and second in A, respectively, while Fluminense and Vasco were their equals in B.
In the semifinal, a one-off match on February 22, Flamengo defeated Vasco da Gama 1-0, with Beto scoring in the 31th minute. In the other match, two days later, Fluminense defeated Americano to reach the Guanabara Cup final.
A crowd of over 50 people attended the Maracanã stadium for the final on March 03rd. Flamengo fielded Julio Cesar, Maurinho, Juan, Gamarra, and Cássio. Leandro Ávila, Jorginho, Beto, and Rocha. Adriano and Roma, under Zagallo's command, also included Alessandro, replacing Leandro Ávila, and Reinaldo, replacing Adriano.
The game wasn't particularly exciting. The first half, in fact, was a drag. No clear-cut chances for either side and numerous fouls in midfield. The second half, on the other hand, was heated. Early on, Reinaldo hit a perfect free kick and opened the scoring. The goal sparked an uptick in pace and intensity, and Fluminense equalized through Marco Brito.
The tie continued until the end, with neither team having the upper hand. So, the decision went to penalties.
Reinaldo scored the first for Flamengo. Marco Brito equalized. Juan, as accurate as ever, extended the lead, but Magno Alves was saved by Julio Cesar. Roma added the third, and Paulo Cesar pulled one back. That was the moment the supernatural appeared.
Cássio stepped up to take the shot. A powerful shot, right in the middle of the goal. Murilo saved with a wrong hand. But he couldn't hold on. The ball rose, took effect, fell, bounced, and went into the net. A record for wrong-handed celebrations was broken at Maracanã that day. The Tricolor fans roared with joy at the save, but the noise faded as the goalkeeper ran desperately after the ball, while on the other side of the stadium, the nation grew louder until it exploded with joy.
Fluminense scored one more goal with Régis, but the Cup was already taken. It was Beto's turn to take the fifth penalty and seal the title. It had all the makings of a regular Guanabara Cup, but it was Fla-Flu. And Fla-Flu is never a regular match.