On Saturday afternoon (15), Flamengo hosted the Nova Iguaçu team at Ninho do Urubu for a training match that served as preparation for their debut in the Campeonato Carioca. The Rubro-Negro was defeated 4-3 by the team from Baixada Fluminense. Even with the setback, coach Fabio Matias, who led the team, had the opportunity to evaluate the Garotos do Ninho who will take to the field in the initial rounds of the State Championship.

Yuri de Oliveira (2) and Ryan Luka scored the red-and-black goals in the training match. Another positive highlight was goalkeeper João Fernando, who saved a penalty kick.

Left-back Ramon felt pain in the back of his right thigh during the week of training and underwent an examination, which revealed a lesion there. He began treatment. João Gomes was also ruled out of action.

Mister Paulo Sousa and members of the coaching staff closely followed the training match to observe the Garotos do Ninho in action.

Flamengo Lineup – 1st Half
Matheus Cunha; Wesley, Gabriel Noga, Cleiton and Marcos Paulo; Lucas Gabriel; Yuri de Oliveira, Thiaguinho and Matheus França; Lazaro and André.

Flamengo Lineup – 2st Half
João Fernando; Santiago, Diegão, Patrick and Alaba; Yuri and Victor Muller; Werton, Antonio and Matheus Gonçalves; Ryan Luka