Paulo Victor wants another victory against Vasco.
This Thursday, Flamengo will face their biggest rival in a match for the Under-23 Cup, in Volta Redonda.
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - inVolta Redonda (RJ) - Facing Vasco always has a special flavor for any Flamengo player. For goalkeeper Paulo Victor, who is used to playing against the great rival and winning titles against the Cruzmaltina team in the youth categories, it's no different. Therefore, this Thursday (October 07.10th), when he enters the pitch at the Raulino de Oliveira Stadium, in Volta Redonda, he will have no other objective than victory, which could give Fla early qualification for the semifinals of the U-23 Cup.
\"It's a different game, one that's definitely more enjoyable to play. Especially since it's a decisive game, like this one," he explained.
\The goalkeeper will make his debut in the competition, as Vinícius had been the one regularly in goal for Flamengo in the tournament. At 23 years old, "PV," as he is called by his teammates, already has several titles in his youth career, such as the three-time Rio de Janeiro junior championship, won with a victory over Vasco in 2007, in addition to achievements as part of the professional squad, such as last year's Brazilian Championship. Now, moving down to the under-23 level, he hopes to win another trophy in a different category.
\"I'm going to seize this opportunity as if it were for the first team. For any goalkeeper, it's very important to be working, playing, because the training sessions are very different. You need to gain match fitness in case an opportunity arises. And if it does, I want to be well prepared. Besides, it's always important to play for Flamengo, where I've already won many titles, and if I can help win another one, it will be great," he said.
\Paulo Victor will be one of the most experienced players on the team that will compete in this Clássico dos Milhões (Classic of Millions). After all, coach Renato Trindade will field a very young team for the match. But, regardless of that, the Flamengo goalkeeper predicts a great game and bets on a Flamengo victory.
\"Regardless of age, everyone here is capable of wearing the Flamengo jersey. This group has a lot of quality, I know the boys and they will all want to give their all so we can achieve victory," he added.
\Flamengo and Vasco will play the preliminary match before Flamengo and Atlético-GO, for the Brasileirão, at 18:30 pm this Thursday, at Raulino de Oliveira, in Volta Redonda.
\Follow Flamengo's official Twitter profile
Check out the video gallery on Flamengo's Official Website