CBF sets date, time and venue for Flamengo v Vasco in U20 Copa do Brasil | OneFootball

When will Flamengo and Vasco face each other in the youth competition?

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has announced the details of the match between Flamengo and Vasco in the second round of the Copa do Brasil U-20. The derby, played as a single match, will take place on October 8 (Thursday) at 4:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Estádio Luso-Brasileiro.

That means if the match is tied at the end of regular time, the spot in the next round of the Copa do Brasil will be decided on penalties. It is worth noting that the derby will be broadcast by SporTV (pay TV channel). In addition, as usual, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match through its website and social media.

Who will be Flamengo’s next opponent in the Copa do Brasil U-20?

If they beat Vasco, Flamengo will advance to the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil U-20. Their next opponent will be determined through an overall ranking drawn up by the CBF, taking into account the teams’ performances in the first two stages of the competition.

Thus, the top-ranked team will face the 16th-placed team, the team in second place will face the 15th, and so on. Finally, in the round of 16, the ties will be played over two legs.

How did Flamengo and Vasco reach the second round of the Copa do Brasil?

Flamengo qualified for the second round of the Copa do Brasil U-20 after thrashing Forte, from Espírito Santo. At the Ninho do Urubu training center, the team coached by Marcelo Salazar beat their opponent 6-0, with goals from Josmar (2), Rogério Araújo, Joshua, Daniel Sales, and Rafael Henrique.

On the other hand, Vasco also recorded a big win in the first round of the Copa do Brasil U-20. At Nivaldão, Flamengo’s next opponent beat Rio Branco-ES 11-0, with goals from Andrey (3), Avellar (2), Diego Minete (2), Bruno Lopes (2), Léo Félix, and Alex Bruno

How does the new Copa do Brasil U-20 format work?

CBF expanded the Copa do Brasil from 32 to 64 participating teams in 2026. Therefore, the new format broadens the competition among clubs from all over the country. From the round of 16 onward, the matchups will be played over two legs.

That way, the season’s grand final is scheduled for December 2. Therefore, Flamengo still has a long road ahead before reaching the final stage of the competition.

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