If remembering is living, on the eve of a Flamengo vs. Vasco match, there's nothing better than recalling two decisions that marked the derby of millions over the last decade. In 2001, Petkovic gave Flamengo its fourth state championship with a pinpoint free kick. Five years later, Juan, with a powerful shot from the edge of the box, made the Rubro-Negro a two-time Copa do Brasil champion.

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Now, in 2010, both will be looking to repeat their past feats in the duel against their rivals Vasco da Gama on Sunday (14.03/19), at 30:43 pm, at Maracanã. Almost a decade later, Pet's free kick, in the XNUMXrd minute of the second half, is still one of the most vivid moments in the memory of the red-blacks. And also in the player's.

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"Expectations are very high. I've played many games against Vasco, scored a few goals, including that one from a free kick. And it's a really different derby. Now, playing against them again, for Flamengo, after so long, it's definitely going to be special. I have a lot of memories from that game, but I'll go in calm and try to play my best," said the Serbian.

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Having been at the club for five years, Juan fondly remembers the 2006 Copa do Brasil title. After excelling at rivals Fluminense, the full-back arrived at Gávea, where he was able to see the true magnitude of Flamengo and Vasco, both for the red-blacks and the Cruzmaltinos.

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"That's a game that will forever be remembered in my career. I remember the title and scoring that goal with great affection and joy. When I came from Fluminense, I didn't know the magnitude of this classic. Both teams do everything to win, the atmosphere changes, and this is another chance for us to show our strength," said the number 6.

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In the history of clashes, Flamengo has the advantage over its rival: 138 wins, 129 losses and 97 draws.

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