Flamengo, without their star man, draw with Cruzeiro in the Brasileirão | OneFootball

Cruzeiro remained at the top, while Flamengo stayed in fifth place

In Ryan Roberto’s absence, Flamengo and Cruzeiro drew 0-0 in the seventh round of the Brasileirão U-20. The match took place this Saturday (25) at Gávea, while the Rubro-Negro team’s standout player remains in a contract renewal impasse with the club.

The result favored Palmeiras, who beat Juventude and reached 20 points, one more than Cruzeiro and four above the Ninho do Urubu youngsters. The teams from first to eighth place advance to the quarterfinals of the Brasileirão U-20.

How did the teams draw?

The first half had one chance for each side. A mistake by the Rubro-Negro defense left Rayan Lelis free to score. However, Cruzeiro’s number 10 wasted the opportunity. A cross from the Rio side found Josmar, who headed wide from inside the box.

In the second half, the Most Beloved pinned the visitors back. Josmar once again had Flamengo’s best chance, but failed to convert it. Cruzeiro, however, only defended in the second half.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Hoping to have Ryan Roberto back, Flamengo will face Bahia in the eighth round of the Brasileirão U-20. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. Brasília time on Thursday (30), with Bahia as the home side.

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