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Flamengo vs Madureira and Fluminense vs Vasco Will Be the Carioca Semifinals

Fluminense is the fourth and final team to qualify for the semifinals of the Campeonato Carioca. This Monday (16), the rival easily defeated Bangu, 3-1, at Maracanã. Therefore, among the ‘big four’, only Botafogo is out of the competition.

At the 35th minute, Savarino opened the scoring with a beautiful shot from the left wing. Shortly after, at 40’, Canobbio increased the lead with a shot from outside the box that deflected on its way in. With the match well under control, the rival just managed the game in the second half and still extended the lead with Ganso, from the penalty spot. Soon after, Ricardo Sena pulled one back for Bangu.

WHAT ARE THE SEMIFINALS OF THE CAMPEONATO CARIOCA?

Flamengo reached the semifinals of the Campeonato Carioca after beating Botafogo 2-1 at Engenhão. Lucas Paquetá opened the scoring, Barboza equalized, but Erick Pulgar put Mengão through to the next round. Their opponent, Madureira, also won by the same score against Boavista. Geovane Maranhão and Rodrigo Lindoso scored for Tricolor, with Brunão scoring for the Saquarema team.

Fluminense’s opponent, Vasco, struggled to reach the semifinals. Ygor Catatau opened the scoring for Volta Redonda at São Januário, but Claudio Spinelli leveled things up. With the 1-1 draw, the match went to penalties, and the home team came out on top.

WHEN WILL THE CAMPEONATO CARIOCA SEMIFINALS TAKE PLACE?

The Rio de Janeiro State Football Federation (FERJ) has not yet announced the dates and times for the semifinals of the Campeonato Carioca. However, the matches are expected to take place next week. Unlike the quarterfinals, the next round will be played over two legs.

Since Flamengo plays the Recopa on Thursday (19), the match against Madureira should happen on Sunday (22). The return leg will be the following week, likely on March 1st. So, stay tuned to Coluna do Fla so you don't miss any updates.

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