In the preliminary round of the main match, Flamengo's youth team drew 1-1 with Duque de Caxias at Maracanã. With the result, Flamengo moved to third place in the Campeonato Carioca, with four points. The team from Gávea has a game in hand, as its first-round match against Boavista was postponed. Volta Redonda leads the championship with seven points.

Paulo Sérgio scored Flamengo's first goal in the first half. In the second half, Felipe Tenório equalized for the Duque de Caxias team, sealing the 1-1 result.

Coach Adílio selected Flamengo with: Marcelo, Rafael Mazei, Wellinton, Fabrício and Diogo; Airton, Antônio, Erick Flores and Vander; Kayke and Paulo Sérgio.