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Flamengo Started Off on the Right Foot in the Women's Brasileirão

Flamengo started well on the path to the title of the Women's Brasileirão. On Thursday (12th), the Rubro-Negro defeated Mixto from Mato Grosso by 1-0, with a goal scored by Nubia. The first-round match took place at the Presidente Eurico Gaspar Dutra Stadium in Cuiabá.

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The Rubro-Negro team had difficulties creating plays on the ground. So, set pieces became an alternative. At 17 minutes into the second half, Flamengo took a short corner, Monalisa sent the ball into the area, and defender Nubia headed it into the back of Mixto's net, scoring the first goal of the Women's Brasileirão 2026.

Trailing on the scoreboard, Mixto went all out, but with little organization. On the other hand, Flamengo managed to control the game, faced no major risks, and secured the victory in their debut. Meanwhile, the Mato Grosso team, playing in Serie A for the first time since 2015, will strive to avoid relegation.

SO, WHAT ARE THE RULES OF THE WOMEN'S BRASILEIRÃO?

The Women's Brazilian Championship features 18 teams, which will face each other in a single round. The top eight qualify for the quarter-finals, with the bottom two being relegated to the second division. It's important to note that the knockout stages will be played over two legs. The finals of the Brasileirão are scheduled for September 27 and October 4.

WHEN WILL FLAMENGO WOMEN'S NEXT GAME BE?

After debuting against Mixto away, Flamengo will play their first home game in the Brasileirão on February 20. The match will be against Red Bull Bragantino at the Luso-Brazilian Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, with kick-off at 9 PM (Brasília time).

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