In a thrilling match, Flamengo defeated Botafogo on penalties to win their fifth consecutive Rio de Janeiro state championship. After a 2-2 draw in regulation time, Bruno was the hero of the title, saving two penalty kicks and securing the victory for the Clube da Gávea. Flamengo assumed the hegemony of the Rio de Janeiro State Championship, with 31 titles won.

Flamengo took the field with Erick Flores alongside Emerson in attack. Flamengo started the match with more possession, but Botafogo, with Léo Silva and Leandro Guerreiro, had the first chances. The team from Gávea struggled to break through the black-and-white defense.

In the 19th minute, Ibson took a free kick from the right, Botafogo's defense rebounded the ball into the middle of the box, and Kleberson headed it over Renan. Before the ball could go in, Ronaldo Angelim tapped it into the back of the net: 1-0 Flamengo, and celebrations broke out in the Maracanã stands, which were filled with Flamengo fans. Referee Péricles Bassols awarded the goal to Kleberson.

Botafogo threatened Flamengo's goal again in the 31st minute. Túlio Souza took a free kick from a long distance and nearly caught Bruno off guard. Four minutes later, Juan took a free kick from the left, and Renan made a fine save, saving Ney Franco's team.

In the 38th minute, Flamengo extended their lead. In a set play, Ibson passed to Kleberson, who fired a powerful shot from outside the box, leaving Renan with no chance: 2-0 Flamengo. Flamengo's number 15 was Flamengo's standout performer in the first half.

In the first minute of the second half, Botafogo had a chance to reduce the deficit. Referee Péricles Bassols flagged for a handball by Juan in the penalty area. Victor Simões took the penalty, and Bruno made a great save. In the 11th minute, Cuca took off Erick Flores and brought on Obina.

Botafogo was playing better, and Juninho scored the first goal for the black and white team in the 16th minute. The defender curled a perfect free kick into Bruno's right corner: 2-1 Flamengo. Three minutes later, Botafogo equalized. Alessandro passed the ball to Túlio Souza, who burst into the box and scored past Bruno: 2-2 at the Maracanã.

After the equalizer, Flamengo regained possession, and chances began to appear. Ibson, inside the penalty area, took a powerful shot, and Renan made a good save. In the 35th minute, Josiel came on for Emerson. In the 46th minute, Juan took a free kick from the right, and Renan almost pushed it into the goal. Two minutes later, Fábio Luciano handled the ball and was sent off. The match was over. The decision would go to penalties.

Kleberson took the first for Flamengo and scored. Léo Silva took a classy shot for Botafogo and tied the game. Juan beat Renan, putting Flamengo ahead. Juninho took a powerful shot, and Bruno saved the first. Airton took another for Flamengo and scored another: 3-1. Gabriel took a shot for Botafogo and reduced the deficit: 3-2. Léo Moura took a high shot and put Flamengo close to the title: 4-2 Flamengo. Leandro Guerreiro took a shot for Botafogo and Bruno saved, securing the title for the Clube da Gávea.

TECHNICAL SHEET

FLAMENGO 2 X 2 BOTAFOGO\ (On penalties, Flamengo 4 x 2)\

Location: Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro (RJ)\ Date/time: 03/05/2009 - 16:1.989.415,00 p.m. (Brasília time)\ Referee: Péricles Bassols Cortez (RJ)\ Assistants: Wagner de Almeira Santos (RJ) and Vinícius da Vitória Nascimento (RJ)\ Revenue/attendance: R$ 78.393 / 48 pages.\ Yellow cards: Ibson, Willians (FLA); Emerson and Leandro Guerreiro (BOT)\ Red cards: Fábio Luciano, 2'/XNUMXnd half (FLA).\

GOALS: Kleberson, 19'/1st half (1-0); Kleberson, 38'/1st half (2-0); Juninho, 16'/2nd half (2-1); Túlio Souza, 18'/2nd half (2-2).\ In penalties: Kleberson, Juan, Aírton, Léo Moura (FLA); Léo Silva, Gabriel (BOT)\

FLAMENGO: Bruno, Aírton, Fábio Luciano and Ronaldo Angelim; Léo Moura, Willians, Ibson, Kleberson and Juan; Erick Flores (Obina, 11'/2nd half) and Emerson (Josiel, 35'/2nd half). Coach: Cuca

BOTAFOGO: Renan, Emerson (Jean Carioca, half-time), Juninho and Leandro Guerreiro; Alessandro, Léo Silva, Fahel, Eduardo, Túlio Souza (Rodrigo Dantas, 31'/2nd half) and Thiaguinho (Gabriel, 29'/2nd half); Victor Simões. Coach: Ney Franco.