Josmar shines with deft goal as Flamengo beat Santos in Sub-20 | OneFootball

Forward Josmar scored both of Flamengo’s goals against Santos

Flamengo claimed its second straight win in the U-20 Brasileirão. This Thursday (21), the Most Beloved beat Santos 2-1 at Estádio Luso-Brasileiro (Rio de Janeiro), in the 13th round of the U-20 Brasileirão. Forward Josmar was the standout of the match with two goals, one of them scored while turning his face away as he finished.

With the result, Flamengo returned to the G-8 of the Brasileirão, the group that qualifies for the quarterfinals. The Rubro-Negro side sits eighth with 20 points. the Most Beloved secured its second consecutive win after beating Juventude in the previous round.

SO, HOW DID THE MATCH GO?

Needing a win to return to the G-8, the qualification zone of the U-20 Brasileirão, Flamengo came out all guns blazing and did not take long to open the scoring. In just the 11th minute, after a terrible mistake by Santos’ defense, the ball fell kindly to Josmar. Alert to the chance, the center forward headed it into the back of the net, even from outside the box.

However, Flamengo could not hold on to the lead for long. In the 25th minute of the first half, Santos produced a beautiful individual move down the left until João Grando received the ball inside the area. With some space, the player unleashed a rocket high into the net, leaving rubro-negro goalkeeper Léo Nannetti with no chance.

In the 14th minute of the second half, Flamengo went back in front. Argentine Sayago made an exceptional play down the right and set Josmar up perfectly to score. The Pernambuco-born forward hit it first time, and the goalkeeper parried it. On the rebound, the No. 9 even had the luxury of finishing while turning his face away to score his second.

AFTER ALL, WHEN IS FLAMENGO U-20’S NEXT MATCH?

As a result, Flamengo’s U-20 team returns to the field next Wednesday (27) against América Mineiro at Estádio Castor Cifuentes, in Nova Lima-MG. Kickoff is at 3 p.m. (Brasília time), and Coluna do Fla will bring all the information on the clash, valid for the 14th round of the U-20 Brazilian Championship.

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