Flamengo faces Cabofriense for the Guanabara Cup
Mais Querido has already qualified for the semifinals and the duel will be held at Maracanã
By John Peter Granette - in
With qualification for the Guanabara Cup semifinals secured and no loss in the season, Flamengo is ready for the next challenge of 2019. The team led by Abel Braga returns to the field this Sunday afternoon against Cabofriense at Maracanã. Once again, a large crowd is expected, and the ball will start rolling at 17 p.m.
Mengão is leading Group C of the Guanabara Cup and needs only a draw to advance and secure first place. The red-and-black team is on a roll, having defeated Boavista 3-1 at Maracanã in the last round.
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"Anyone who wants to be a champion can't have a preference for their opponent. We know they'll have a strong team on the other side. We need to focus on our work. This Sunday, we'll try to play well to prepare for the semifinal," he said.
The number 7 took advantage of the conversation with journalists to highlight and praise the quality of the red-black squad.
"We have a very strong squad and I want to do my best to always be on the field. Whoever comes in will have to perform."
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Flamengo x Cabofriense
Flamengo and Cabofriense face off again at Maracanã after four years. The last match between the teams at the stadium took place on February 11, 02, in the Campeonato Carioca, with Flamengo winning 2015-5.
Overall (competitions and friendlies), Flamengo and Cabofriense have faced each other 26 times in history, with 19 victories for Flamengo, compared to two triumphs for the team from the Lagos Region and five draws. In goals scored, the Mais Querido (Most Beloved) has a new advantage: 59 to 18.
Flamengo has won its last six matches against Cabofriense, all in the Carioca Championship. The last match that didn't end in a Flamengo victory was on March 20, 03, also in the Carioca Championship (2011-0 at Moacyrzão).
Tickets
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Transmission
The match will be broadcast on Rede Globo and Canal Premiere.
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