Fluminense v Bangu: Three Carioca finals revisited | OneFootball

Fluminense faces Bangu in the quarterfinals of the Campeonato Carioca, in a single-match showdown, next Monday (16th), at 6 p.m., at Maracanã.

The clash between the Tricolor and the club from the West Zone will not be decisive for the trophy, but it adds another chapter to the list of knockout matches between the teams. In total, the Team of Warriors has met Bangu in State Championship finals three times, winning the title on two occasions.

SEE THE HISTORY OF THE FINAL MATCHUPS:

Fluminense vs. Bangu – 1933

Right at Laranjeiras stadium, the Alvirrubro surprised everyone in attendance and claimed the trophy with ease. Even with a depleted squad, the team from the West Zone scored 4-0, securing their first title in the history of the tournament. Plácido found the net once, while Tião scored three times.

Fluminense vs. Bangu – 1964

In 1964, Fluminense and Bangu reached the final with the same number of points. Given this scenario, the champion had to be decided in two extra tiebreaker matches. Hungry for revenge, the Tricolor came out on top and took the trophy after winning the first match 1-0 and the second 3-1.

Fluminense vs. Bangu – 1985

In the 1985 edition of the State Championship, the Team of Warriors were crowned champions in a controversial match. Flu had a 2-1 lead, securing the trophy until the final moments of the game. Playing for a draw, the Alvirrubro saw striker Cláudio Adão brought down inside the box after a hard tackle by defender Vica. However, referee José Roberto Wright did not award the penalty, which could have given the title to Alvirrubro. Victorious in the match, Fluminense lifted the trophy.

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