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Late comeback makes Flamengo lose in debut

The team from Gávea opened up a 2-0 lead, but four minutes from the end of the game allowed Minas to react and lost their first game in the Brazilian Futsal Cup.

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Flamengo, making its debut in the second round of the Brazilian Men's Club Cup, currently being played in São Paulo at the Ciro II gymnasium, led V&M Minas 2-2 in the second half. But in less than two minutes, the Minas Gerais team turned the tables and won 0-3. This was a real blow to coach Cid Escarlate's team, who had been in control of the game.

Both teams entered the court looking to attack from the start. With experienced players on both sides, Minas Gerais and Flamengo played a competitive game. Chances arose, and the Rio de Janeiro team capitalized, opening the scoring. Eleven minutes into the game, Xandó received a good pass and struck well, leaving Bianchini with no chance.

In the second half, the Gávea team continued to capitalize on their chances and scored their second goal, scored by defender Magrão. However, in an incredible comeback that lasted just over a minute, Minas took control. With just over four minutes remaining, the Minas team began to rally. At 26'13", Dieguinho scored for Minas. At 27'08", Diece equalized, and nine seconds later, Dieguinho scored again, giving Minas the victory.

With the result, the Rio de Janeiro team remained pointless, as did Jardim Limoeiro (ES). Minas jumped to six points and leads the group alone, but could be overtaken by São Paulo/Construban, who will play their second game in the group against São José, Flamengo's opponent this Friday.

Credits

Minas 3 x 2 Flamengo

Order date: 05-11-2009 at 19pm
Location: President Ciro II Gymnasium, in São Paulo-SP
Arbitration: Arnaud Agostinho Cordeiro Filho / ES and Edinei Custodio da Silva / PR

Flamengo: Rafael, Michel, Magrão, Panazio and Gabriel. Entered: Breno, Leco, Arthur, Xandó, Silva, Henrique and Jaxwel. Coach: Cid Escarlate.
Minas: Bianchini, Diece, Nando, Guto and Dieguinho. Entered: Rafael, Carlos Diego, Diego, Caio, Pixote and Cesinha. Coach: Rodrigo Guimarães.

Goals: Xandó (FLA) at 9' of the first half and Magrão (FLA), at 23, Dieguinho (MIN), at 26 and 27, and Diece (MIN) at 27' of the second half.