Fluminense beat Volta Redonda in Carioca U20, stay unbeaten under Fred | OneFootball

Fluminense defeated Volta Redonda 1-0 this Saturday (09/05) in the fifth round of the Rio de Janeiro State U-20 Championship. Kaio Borges scored his first goal, while the campaign’s top provider, Vagno, delivered his third assist. The match took place at the home ground of the Steel City team, at CT João Havelange, in Pinheiral (RJ).

The Moleques de Xerém now have 13 points, two fewer than leaders Flamengo, and sit second in the competition. The second straight win keeps the Tricolor side unbeaten. Coached by Fred, the team returns to action next Saturday (09/12), when they face Botafogo at 10 a.m. at Marcelo Vieira Stadium, in Xerém, in the sixth round.

THE MATCH

The Moleques de Xerém’s strong start nearly ended in a goal on the very first play. After a cross from Vagno, Bernardo André with a header and Madiba with a powerful strike both threatened the goalkeeper, who was then called into action again by Peter. The goal came in the sixth minute. Vagno combined with Tavares and crossed for fellow full-back Kaio Borges at the far post, who rose above his marker and headed the ball over the goalkeeper. The defense tried to stop it on the line, but it was already too late.

Naarã Lucas and Tavares tried their luck from distance, while Adalberto saw his low shot saved by the opposition. Once again played in by Wesley Natã, Naarã drove into the box from the left, cut inside, and shot, only for a defender to clear. After Madiba’s effort was parried, Kaio Borges tried from the right flank, forcing another save.

In the second half, after a cross from Kaio Borges, Madiba, one-on-one, shot straight at the defense. Then it was the South African’s turn to cross for Wesley Natã, who, despite heavy marking, got off a dangerous shot. Vagno tried from long range, but the main chance would come through Madiba. Set up by Kaio Borges, the top scorer struck the right post with a low drive across goal. The opponent failed to clear properly, Wesley Natã cushioned it on his chest, and came close to doubling the lead with a fierce strike. The home side had a player sent off in stoppage time.

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