In Andrade's first match as Flamengo's head coach, the red-and-black team struggled to break down Náutico's defensive defense and ended up drawing 1-1 this Sunday at Maracanã. The draw left the Gávea team in eighth place in the Brazilian Championship, with 24 points. In the next round, Flamengo faces Goiás on Wednesday at Serra Dourada.

Flamengo started with Zé Roberto alongside Adriano, as Emerson was ruled out due to right thigh pain. The first good opportunity of the match fell to Flamengo, with Welinton missing a good chance in front of Glédson. Zé Roberto, in the 16th minute, had a chance to open the scoring, but the number 26's shot went over Náutico's goal.

Consistently playing on the counterattack, the visiting team scored the first goal in the 24th minute. Gilmar received the ball at the edge of the penalty area, beat Welinton, and fired a beautiful shot into Bruno's left corner: 1-0 Náutico. With the goal, the Recife team began playing with all their players behind the ball, making it difficult for the red-and-black attack. The first half ended with a victory for Náutico.

Flamengo returned for the second half with Petkovic replacing Fabrício. The red-and-black team improved significantly with the Serbian's introduction, and chances began to appear. Three minutes in, a cross into the box led to Leo Moura's dangerous header. Soon after, Kleberson took a shot from the edge of the box, but the ball sailed over the crossbar.

In the 10th minute, Náutico nearly extended their lead with a free kick. Juliano hit the right corner, but Bruno deflected it. The ball hit the post before going wide. Soon after, Andrade replaced Zé Roberto with Bruno Paulo. In the 16th minute, Vágner, who had already received a yellow card in the first half, was sent off for changing his shorts on the field without the referee's permission.

Flamengo nearly equalized through Adriano. The Emperor received a cross from Everton and headed in. Glédson made a good save, saving Náutico. In the 26th minute, Léo Moura's shot from outside the box deflected off the defense and sailed just wide of the post. Ten minutes later, Flamengo equalized. Bruno Paulo stole the ball from Cláudio and passed to Petkovic. The Serbian burst into the box and sent a cross-shot, but Glédson saved. Léo Moura scored on the rebound: 1-1 at the Maracanã.

TECHNICAL SHEET:\ FLAMENGO 1 X 1 NÁUTICO\

Stadium: Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro (RJ)\ Date/time: 2/8/2009 - 16:687.068 p.m.\ Referee: Sandro Meira Ricci (Asp. Fifa/DF)\ Assistants: Enio Ferreira de Carvalho (DF) and Antonio Carlos Oliveira (ES)\ Revenue/attendance: R$ 41.772 / 16 paying spectators\ Yellow cards: Willians, Toró (FLA); Vágner, Anderson Santana (NAU)\ Red card: Vágner 2'/XNUMXnd half (NAU)\

GOALS: Gilmar, 24'/1st half (0-1); Léo Moura, 36'/2nd half (1-1).

FLAMENGO: Bruno, Welinton, Fabrício (Petkovic, Half-Time) and Ronaldo Angelim; Léo Moura, Willians, Toró (Camacho, 26'/2nd half), Kleberson and Everton; Zé Roberto (Bruno Paulo, 13'/2nd half) and Adriano - Coach: Andrade.

NAUTICO: Glédson, Wagner, Asprilla, Cláudio Luiz and Patrick; Nilson, Derley, Juliano (Douglas Maia, 37'/2nd half) and Anderson Santana; Gilmar and Márcio Barros (Michel, 23'/2nd half) - Coach: Geninho.