Flamengo drew 0-0 with Corinthians in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinal. In a tight match, the Flamengo attack failed to break down the opposing defense, leaving everything open for the return leg. More than 53 fans turned out and cheered the team on. The final was decided by São Paulo.

The game was a so-called attack-versus-defense affair. From the start, the opponent positioned itself in the defensive half, handed the ball to Flamengo, and gave them the opportunity to dictate the play. In defense, the line of four and three defensive midfielders. A challenging situation for Mauricio Barbieri's men.

Rubro-Negro tried to exchange passes from side to side to create space. In the first forty-five minutes, they were unsuccessful and, as a result, posed little threat. The best plays came on the right flank, with Everton Ribeiro and Rodinei.

In the second half, the game's structure remained unchanged. With 25 minutes remaining, the red-and-black coach sought to change the lineup. Henrique Dourado replaced Uribe, and Willian Arão replaced Paquetá. Ten minutes later, Lincoln replaced Vitinho. It was all or nothing to try to open the scoring.

Nothing was enough. The decisive chapter of this story will be in two weeks.