Flamengo pull off stunning comeback to beat Fortaleza | OneFootball

Flamengo had a ‘cinematic’ second half

In the clash of the undefeated in the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB), Flamengo and Fortaleza faced each other this Thursday (23), at Maracanãzinho, for the third round. The Pride of the Nation even finished the first half at a disadvantage, but in a devastating second half, turned things around and won 102 to 73.

Thus, Flamengo remains with a 100% record in the NBB, after victories over Bauru and Unifacisa. On the other hand, Fortaleza suffers its first defeat, after overcoming Botafogo and Vasco, both matches held in Rio de Janeiro.

HOW WAS THE GAME?

Unfocused and uninspired, Flamengo became easy prey for Fortaleza in the first ten minutes. As a result, the visiting team opened up a 25 to 19 lead. However, the Rubro-Negro managed to reduce their mistakes and closed the gap, with a 22 to 18 score in the second period. Nevertheless, the team from Ceará went to the locker room ahead: 43 to 41.

If Fortaleza dreamed of returning from Rio de Janeiro with a 100% record, Flamengo started to shatter that hope in the third period. With the offense ‘hitting everything’, Mengão steamrolled and scored an incredible 33 to 13 in the quarter.

Even with the lead on the scoreboard, Flamengo didn’t slow down. With the crowd cheering and chanting “one hundred”, the Pride of the Nation kept up the pace and managed to surpass the century mark, with 102 to 73. A spectacular comeback by the Rubro-Negro in the NBB 2025/26!

Bost was the game’s top scorer, with 22 points. Alexey led the stats in rebounds (seven) and assists (six). The duo will return to the court for Flamengo next Wednesday (29), away from home, against São José, with broadcast on FlamengoTV.

GOOD OMEN FOR THE BRASILEIRÃO FOOTBALL?

The week is full of excitement involving Flamengo and Fortaleza. After all, in the Brasileirão football league, the teams will face each other again, but this time in Ceará, next Saturday (25). The match kicks off at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Arena Castelão.

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