The film is repeated in the Rio Cup final
Flamengo and Botafogo could decide the State Championship for the fourth consecutive year
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - in
In 2009, Flamengo was also eliminated in the semifinals of the Taça Guanabara, arrived at the Taça Rio discredited, and ended up facing Botafogo in the second-round final. The similarities with this season's campaign are clear, and the Flamengo fans hope for a repeat. Last year, Flamengo beat their rival 1-0 in the Taça Rio final, forced a two-game losing streak in the Campeonato Carioca final, and then went on to win the state championship for the fifth time in history.
Given the history between these two teams, which have been deciding the state championship since 2007, another thrilling final is expected. The current three-time state champions, the Red-Blacks have faced their rivals in nine decisive matches during this period and are now fighting for an unprecedented fourth Rio de Janeiro championship.
"It will be the fourth (confrontation) in a row if we win the Rio Cup. It will be a great battle. Now it's time to rest and put our feet up," said defender Ronaldo Angelim.
This Sunday's semifinal was surrounded by expectations. The duel between the Brazilian Series A and Series B champions was the second since Vasco's return from the second division. And the result was the same as the first: a victory for the team from Gávea, which maintains its excellent record of not losing to its rivals in decisive matches.
"They said they would take advantage of our fatigue. Vasco has a great team, but we set out to overcome it. We gave the extra something everyone expected," said goalkeeper Bruno.
With a victory next Sunday (18), the Gávea team will win the Taça Rio for the second time and guarantee the decision of the State in two more games. But, if Botafogo, champion of the Taça Guanabara, wins, it will guarantee the title in advance.
Given the history between these two teams, which have been deciding the state championship since 2007, another thrilling final is expected. The current three-time state champions, the Red-Blacks have faced their rivals in nine decisive matches during this period and are now fighting for an unprecedented fourth Rio de Janeiro championship.
"It will be the fourth (confrontation) in a row if we win the Rio Cup. It will be a great battle. Now it's time to rest and put our feet up," said defender Ronaldo Angelim.
This Sunday's semifinal was surrounded by expectations. The duel between the Brazilian Series A and Series B champions was the second since Vasco's return from the second division. And the result was the same as the first: a victory for the team from Gávea, which maintains its excellent record of not losing to its rivals in decisive matches.
"They said they would take advantage of our fatigue. Vasco has a great team, but we set out to overcome it. We gave the extra something everyone expected," said goalkeeper Bruno.
With a victory next Sunday (18), the Gávea team will win the Taça Rio for the second time and guarantee the decision of the State in two more games. But, if Botafogo, champion of the Taça Guanabara, wins, it will guarantee the title in advance.