Flamengo lose to Fluminense, finish runners-up in Copa Rio | OneFootball

Flamengo was defeated by Fluminense 2-0 in the Women's Rio Cup

Not this time. This Sunday (08), Flamengo lost 2-0 to Fluminense and finished as the runner-up in the Women's Rio Cup. The match took place at Marcelo Vieira Stadium, in Xerém.

The tricolor team opened the scoring in the first half. At 34 minutes, Kamilla scored with a header after a cross from Cotrim. In the second half, at 36 minutes, a set piece decided the match: Raquel took a free kick into the area, and Carioca rose to extend the lead and seal the result.

HOW DOES THE WOMEN'S RIO CUP REGULATION WORK?

The tournament regulation, organized by the Rio de Janeiro State Football Federation (FERJ), states that the team with the most points at the end of the five rounds wins the trophy. With the victory, Fluminense took the lead with 12 points. Meanwhile, Flamengo remained in second place with seven points.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT MATCH?

No time to lament, the Gávea Girls return to the field next Friday (13). On this occasion, the team led by Celso Silva faces Botafogo at 7 p.m. (Brasília time) at Nilton Santos Stadium. The classic is valid for the third round of the competition.

Against the alvinegra team, Flamengo seeks victory to try to reach the lead. Currently, the red-black team occupies the second position with six points. Meanwhile, Palmeiras leads with the same score but has an advantage in goal difference.

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