With a header from Ronaldo Angelim in the 45th minute of the second half, Flamengo defeated Bangu 2-1 this Thursday afternoon in Volta Redonda. With the victory, the red-and-black team took the lead in Group B of the competition with six points. In the next round, Flamengo faces Volta Redonda at 17 pm, again at Raulino de Oliveira Stadium.

The match began with both teams closely studying each other and few scoring chances. The first good chance for the Gávea team came in the 21st minute. Léo Moura crossed, and Obina headed dangerously. Eight minutes later, the red-and-black team threatened again with a set piece. Juan took a free kick from the edge of the box, and Fábio Luciano almost opened the scoring for Flamengo.

In the 33rd minute, Obina received the ball from Léo Moura in the penalty area, chipped the defender, and fired a stylish shot that Diogo saved. In the 38th minute, Juan made a good run down the left and was brought down by Uilian inside the box. The penalty was awarded by Djalma Beltrami. Obina struck hard, but the ball exploded off Diogo's left post.

Flamengo returned for the second half with Argentine Maxi replacing Kleberson. In the 10th minute, Willians crossed from the right and Obina headed it in. Diogo saved Bangu. Two minutes later, the red-and-black team was surprised. Douglas Silva received the ball in the box, shot against the post, and on the rebound, Rafael Soeiro scored: 1-0 Bangu.

Cuca made another change to the lineup, bringing in Marcelinho Paraíba and Jônatas in place of Juan and Airton. The Gávea team improved and began creating more scoring chances. In the 23rd minute, Léo Moura collected a rebound at the edge of the box and fired a dangerous shot just wide of Diogo's left post.

In the 35th minute, Marcelinho Paraíba shot from outside the box and nearly equalized for Flamengo. Soon after, Maxi made a good run in the penalty area and shot hard. Diogo saved. In the 38th minute, Marcelinho Paraíba tried a long-range shot, but Diogo made a great save.

Flamengo pressed hard, and Ibson hit Diogo's crossbar in the 39th minute with a beautiful shot from the edge of the box. A minute later, Maxi was awarded a penalty by Rafael Soeiro. Marcelinho Paraíba converted with skill, tying the game: 1-1 in Volta Redonda.

Showing great determination and determination, Flamengo turned the game around in the 45th minute. Marcelinho crossed the ball into the box and Ronaldo Angelim rose to score: 2-1 Flamengo.

TECHNICAL SHEET:\ BANGU 1 X 2 FLAMENGO\

Location: Raulino de Oliveira, Volta Redonda (RJ)\ Date/Time: 29/1/2009 - 16:30 PM (Brasília time)\ Referee: Djalma Beltrami (RJ)\ Assistants: Dibert Pedrosa Moisés (RJ) and Cláudio José de Oliveira (RJ)\ Revenue/Attendance: R$ 64.330,00 / 4.694 paying spectators (6.027 present)\ Yellow cards: Edinho, Bruno Luiz, Douglas Silva, Márcio Cleick, Marcus Vinícius, Willian, Rafael Soeiro (BAN); Kleberson, Ibson (FLA)\ Red cards: None.\ Goals: Rafael Soeiro, 13'/2nd half; Marcelinho Paraíba, 40'/2nd half; Ronaldo Angelim, 44'/2nd half.\

BANGU: Diogo, Willian (Flavinho, 28'/2nd half), Abílio, Marcio Cleik and André Oliveira; Edinho, Douglas Silva, Marcus Vinicius and Paulo Roberto (Rafael Soeiro, 7'/2nd half); Bruno Luiz and Somália (Sassá, 16'/2nd half). Coach: Edson Souza.

FLAMENGO: Bruno, Aírton (Jônatas, 20'/2nd half), Fábio Luciano and Ronaldo Angelim; Léo Moura, Willians, Kleberson (Maxi, half-time), Ibson and Juan (Marcelinho Paraíba, 13'/2nd half); Everton and Obina. Coach: Cuca.