Flamengo score late to draw with América-MG in the Brasileirão | OneFootball

América-MG hosted Flamengo this Wednesday (27) at Castor Cifuentes

A heroic draw for Flamengo U-20 in the category’s Brasileirão. That’s because, this Wednesday (27), the youngsters from Ninho do Urubu drew 1-1 with América-MG after scoring on the last play. The teams played the 14th round at Castor Cifuentes, in Minas Gerais.

The result leaves the home side in tenth place with 21 points, while Flamengo drops to ninth, also with 21. At the end of the 19 rounds, only the top eight qualify for the knockout stage of the U-20 Brasileirão.

How did Flamengo lose to América-MG?

The start of the match suggested that the Ninho youngsters would do well away from home, as Josmar hit the post with a shot from very long range. However, it only took one break by the Minas Gerais side for Enrico to score from outside the box with his left foot. The game’s first goal.

The second half featured a red-and-black blitz for the equalizer, and Saiago wasted the best chance when facing goalkeeper Mateus Simões, who came out well at the striker’s feet. Then Camargo was left to play the hero and score from distance with help from the opposing keeper.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Flamengo’s next chance to return to the U-20 Brasileirão qualification zone will be on June 9, starting at 3:00 p.m. (Brasília time). The youngsters from Ninho do Urubu will face Athletico-PR at Gávea in the 15th round.

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