Even playing with one man less since the 27th minute of the first half, Flamengo showed the strength to hold on to a goalless draw with Corinthians, this Sunday (20) at the Itaquera stadium, and guaranteed their presence in the final of the Copa do Brasil . The classification for the decision was obtained, in the game broadcast by National Radiobecause Rubro-Negro won 1-0 in the first leg.
COME TO MY DECISION, MENGÃO! 👏👏👏
THE @Flemish is in the final #CopaBetanoDoBrasil for the 3rd consecutive year. For the 10th time. Rubro-Negro will seek the fifth against Atlético-MG in the big decision. 🤩 pic.twitter.com/im5aTg0ddW
— Copa do Brasil (@CopaDoBrasilCBF) October 20, 2024
Needing a victory to qualify, Timão looked for a goal from the first minute, but ran into the safety of the Rubro-Negro defense. The team led by coach Filipe Luís overcame goalkeeper Hugo Souza in the 8th minute of the first half with Alex Sandro, but the move was annulled, with the help of VAR (video referee), due to the winger’s irregular position.
Still in the initial stage, but in the 27th minute, striker Bruno Henrique raised his leg too much and hit full-back Matheuzinho’s head in a tackle and ended up receiving a straight red card. With one man less, coach Filipe Luís decided to remove striker Gabriel Barbosa to replace defender Fabrício Bruno.
From then on, Corinthians even managed to create some opportunities, especially with striker Yuri Alberto, but Flamengo showed a lot of organization and determination to hold the draw until the end and guarantee classification.
The final is DEFINED! 🏆
Simply, @Athletic x @Flemish ! 🔥Adm wants to know quickly… Who will be the champion?#CopaBetanoDoBrasil pic.twitter.com/x83jCIzcaj
— Copa do Brasil (@CopaDoBrasilCBF) October 20, 2024
Flamengo’s opponent in the decision will be Atlético-MG, who held a 1-1 draw with Vasco, last Saturday (19) at the São Januário stadium, in Rio de Janeiro. In the first leg, in Belo Horizonte, the miners won 2-1. Rubro-Negro and Galo will compete in the finals of the Copa do Brasil on the 3rd and 10th of November.
