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Hero of Flamengo’s sixth Brasileirão title, Ronaldo Angelim watched the Flamengo women’s team victory up close

“My pride is seeing Flamengo win.” Ronaldo Angelim made this phrase of love for Mengão unforgettable and, this Wednesday (27), the former center-back gave yet another proof of his passion for the club. That’s because the hero of Flamengo’s sixth Brasileirão title traveled 554 kilometers to watch the Rubro-Negro victory in the Women’s Copa do Brasil.

Ronaldo Angelim left Juazeiro do Norte, in Ceará, where he lives, for Piripiri, in Piauí, where Liga Sanjoanense/Piripiri 0x2 Flamengo took place. With the result, Mengão qualified for the Round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. Flamengo’s goals were scored by Cristiane and Flávia Mota.

On social media, Ronaldo Angelim documented the entire journey to the match. It was more than eight hours by car to the city. When he arrived at the stadium, the former center-back got emotional. “There’s nothing like Flamengo. Look at how the stadium is. Packed. People were left outside, there are people outside. Flamengo, this is Flamengo,” he said.

SO, HOW DID THE MATCH GO?

With Arena Ytacoatiara packed and with the distinguished presence of Ronaldo Angelim, Flamengo had no trouble beating the team from Piripiri. In the 19th minute, Laysa made an individual play and crossed, but the opposing defense blocked it with a hand. Penalty. From the spot, Cristiane sent it into the back of the net.

Flamengo put the game away in the first half. In the 42nd minute, Fernanda sent a free kick into the box, Cléo spilled it, and Flávia Mota was there to score her first goal wearing the Sacred Shirt: 2-0. In the second half, Mengão simply managed the score and secured a place in the Round of 16.

SO, WHEN IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

Just like the men’s team, the women’s team will also have a break because of the World Cup. So, the girls from Gávea will only return to the field at the end of July to continue their campaigns in the Brasileirão and the Copa do Brasil, with Ronaldo Angelim cheering them on, from near or far.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.