The 5-3 victory over Fluminense last Sunday wasn't the only major comeback in the history of the derby. In 2004, Flamengo achieved a very similar victory. The team, featuring midfielder Felipe, went into the locker room trailing 3-1, with the Tricolor fans already chanting "olé" and taunting the Flamengo fans. But, with grit, a perfect second half and a brilliant performance by left-back Roger, Flamengo turned the tables and won the match 4-3.

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Nearly 60 people gathered at the Maracanã to witness one of the most exciting Fla-Flu matches in history. It was a normal match, a qualifying round match for the 2004 Guanabara Cup. But Fla-Flu is never just another match. And this one served to honor, like never before, the traditions of the classic that emerged "40 years before nothing." It enhanced the jerseys of both teams and further strengthened the mystique of this charming and important clash in Brazilian football.

Fluminense was the clear favorite. They had top scorer Romário up front and also boasted stars like midfielder Ramón. Nicknamed the "Tricolor Machine," reminiscent of the team of the 70s, Fluminense was considered the great powerhouse of Rio de Janeiro football that year. But the grit and strength of Flamengo's jersey were more important on this thrilling Sunday.

On this Sunday, which would have been a celebration for Romário's birthday three days earlier, Baixinho shone. But it wasn't his team that emerged victorious, and it wasn't he who emerged as the star of the match. The star of a young left-back shone even brighter. A Warrior, as his surname suggests. The star of Roger, who would become Fluminense's tormentor that year, shone brighter.

The game was tense. Flamengo went 1-0 up, and Flu equalized in the first half. In the second half, the Tricolores went all out and took a 3-1 lead. But you can't relax in a Flamengo vs. Flu match. The Rubro-Negro rose from the ashes like a phoenix and gradually gained momentum. They reduced the deficit, tied the score, and turned the score around. The last two goals were scored by Roger, who made Flamengo history and was immortalized in the minds of everyone who witnessed that magnificent demonstration of what a Flamengo vs. Flu match is all about.

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