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Josmar was Flamengo’s standout in the win over Forte

Flamengo got off to a flying start in the U-20 Copa do Brasil! This Tuesday (08), at CT Ninho do Urubu, the Rubro-Negro beat Forte, from Espírito Santo, 6-0. As a result, the win secured the Garotos do Ninho’s place in the second round of the national competition.

How did the first half between Flamengo and Forte go?

The first half was total Flamengo dominance, as they opened up a good lead against Forte. In the 5th minute, Josmar took advantage of a defensive mistake and opened the scoring. Shortly after, in the 11th minute, Rogério Araújo doubled the lead after receiving a cross from Joshua.

In the 15th minute, the number 10 also found the net, scoring with a header after a cross from Daniel Sales. At 3-0 up, Mengão continued to control the match and even recorded 78% possession.

And the second half of Flamengo vs. Forte?

In the second half, Flamengo kept up the pace and turned the lead into a rout. In the 8th minute, Daniel Sales pounced on a loose ball after a cross and scored the fourth goal. In the 26th minute, Rafael Henrique added another. Flamengo kept pressing and creating chances.

In the 36th minute, Josmar met a cross from Dieguinho and scored Flamengo’s sixth goal. Forte still tried to push forward at times, but struggled against Flamengo’s dominance. With the result under control, Mengão managed the lead until the final whistle and sealed qualification.

Who will Flamengo face in the second round?

In the second round of the U-20 Copa do Brasil, Flamengo will face the winner of the matchup between Vasco and Rio Branco-ES. That rival clash is scheduled for September 17 at Nivaldão, at 3:00 p.m. Brasília time.

It is worth noting that, in the second round, the competition will still be played as a single-match tie. According to the basic schedule released by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), Flamengo’s next match is set for October 7.

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

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

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

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.