Josiel came on in the second half and scored the winning goal for Flamengo against Volta Redonda this Sunday at Raulino de Oliveira Stadium. With their third consecutive victory, Flamengo remained atop Group B of the Guanabara Cup with nine points. The Gávea team's next challenge will be on Wednesday against Mesquita at Maracanã.

Flamengo took control of the match from the opening minutes. The red-and-blacks' first good chance fell to Obina, who headed in a dangerous header from Everton's cross. Five minutes in, the home team threatened. Vanderson fired a powerful shot from the edge of the box that hit Bruno's crossbar.

Flamengo dominated the match and threatened again in the 25th minute. Léo Moura made a beautiful play down the right and crossed for Obina, who missed the shot. Five minutes later, Volta Redonda nearly opened the scoring. Ricardo took a shot, but Bruno saved confidently. The first half ended in a scoreless draw.

Flamengo returned for the second half without changes. Six minutes in, Marcelinho Paraíba took a free kick from the edge of the box and nearly scored Flamengo's first goal.

In the 12th minute, Cuca decided to make a change, bringing on Josiel for Everton. Four minutes later, Willians made a good run down the left and crossed for Obina, who fired a dangerous shot. In the 18th minute, Bruno felt knee pain and was replaced by Diego.

In the 21st minute, Fabrício tried a shot from outside the box, but Diego saved. Five minutes later, coach Cuca sent on Maxi in place of Airton. Flamengo gained momentum and began to threaten Volta Redonda's goal more. In the 37th minute, Marcelinho shot from the edge of the box, but Edinho saved Volta Redonda.

In the 42nd minute, Flamengo celebrated. Egidio crossed from the left and Josiel got there first to score his first goal for Flamengo: 1-0 in Volta Redonda. After the goal, the team from Gávea played the ball around and waited for the referee's final whistle to celebrate another victory in the Campeonato Carioca.

TECHNICAL SHEET:\ VOLTA REDONDA 0 X 1 FLAMENGO\

Stadium: Raulino de Oliveira, Volta Redonda (RJ)\ Date/time: 01/02/2009 - 17:220.000,00 p.m. (Brasília time)\ Referee: Lenilton Rodrigues Gomes Júnior (RJ)\ Assistants: Marco Aurélio dos Santos Pessanha (RJ) and Silbert Faria (RJ)\ Revenue and attendance: R$ 15.700 and 18.510 paying public (present: 41)\ Yellow cards: Fabrício Carvalho, Zambi, Ricardo and Dedé (VOL) Aírton, Marcelinho Paraíba and Willians (FLA)\ GOALS: 2'/XNUMXnd half Josiel\

Volta Redonda: Edinho, Dedé, Junior Baiano and Arlindo; Julio Cezar, Bruno Barra, Fabrício Carvalho, Ricardo (29'/2nd half Vandinho), Allan (Half-time/Lino) and Wanderson; Zambi Coach: Aílton.

FLAMENGO: Bruno (18'/2nd half Diego), Léo Moura, Fábio Luciano, Ronaldo Angelim and Egidio; Aírton (26'/2nd half Max), Willians, Ibson and Marcelinho Paraíba; Everton (12'/2nd half Josiel) and Obina Coach: Cuca. \ \