Josmar scores as Flamengo beat Grêmio away in the U20 Brasileirão | OneFootball

Flamengo signing for the season, Josmar has been shining in the Rubro-Negro youth ranks

After a rough stretch in the season, with a loss in the Under-20 Libertadores final and two games without a win in the Brasileirão, Flamengo got back to winning ways this Wednesday (15). In the national tournament, the Ninho Boys beat Grêmio 1-0, with a goal from Josmar, in Rio Grande do Sul, in the sixth round of the competition.

With the win at Airton Ferreira da Silva Stadium, in Eldorado do Sul-RS, Flamengo moved into the qualification zone for the quarterfinals. As a result, Mengão now sits seventh with ten points. Bruno Pivetti’s side has three wins, one draw and two defeats.

The result gives the coach some breathing room after a poor run of results that began in the Libertadores final, when Flamengo lost on penalties to Santiago Wanderers (CHI). After that, Mengão lost 2-0 to Criciúma and drew with Fortaleza in the Brasileirão.

HOW DID THE MATCH GO, AFTER ALL?

Playing at home, Grêmio took the initiative and tried to control the match in the opening minutes, but failed to create any major chances. Flamengo, meanwhile, was more direct and made it count when the opportunity came. In the 36th minute, Ryan Roberto struck from distance, the goalkeeper spilled it, and the alert Josmar simply tapped it into the net. It was the striker’s sixth goal in 11 matches for Mengão.

Then, in the second half, Flamengo defended well. They did not allow Grêmio many clear chances, though they also did little to trouble the opposition. Even so, the Rio side managed the lead well until the end and held on for an important win in the sixth round of the Under-20 Brasileirão.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO UNDER-20’S NEXT BRASILEIRÃO MATCH?

Now, Flamengo has a derby up next. Next Wednesday (22), the Ninho Boys host Fluminense at Gávea. Kickoff is at 3:00 p.m. (Brasília time), and Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match on the most Rubro-Negro website on the internet.

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