Flamengo lose late to União Corinthians, miss 2-0 lead in NBB last 16 | OneFootball

União Corinthians came from behind to beat Flamengo

Flamengo lost to União Corinthians this Saturday (25), 84-83, in the second game of the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB) round of 16. The game took place at Ginásio Poliesportivo Arnão, in Rio Grande do Sul.

How did the game between Flamengo and União Corinthians go?

As expected, Flamengo started the game at full throttle and comfortably won the first quarter, 30-14. However, União Corinthians picked up the pace in the second half and closed the gap on the scoreboard. As a result, the teams went into halftime with the Rubro-Negro leading 48-41.

After the break, União Corinthians kept up the intensity and turned the game around. In this way, Flamengo ended the third quarter trailing 65-64. In the final period, the teams traded the lead, but the team from Rio Grande do Sul secured the win in the final seconds, prevailing 84-83.

What is the situation of the series between Flamengo and União Corinthians?

The NBB uses a best-of-five format in the playoffs, with the first team to win three games advancing. In the opening game, played at Maracanãzinho, Flamengo crushed União Corinthians and won 102-72.

Therefore, with the loss this Saturday (25), Flamengo now needs to win two more games to qualify for the quarterfinals. The third game of the series will also be played in Rio Grande do Sul, while Games 4 and 5 will take place at Maracanãzinho.

What is Flamengo’s next game?

Looking to regain the advantage in the NBB round of 16, Flamengo will face União Corinthians again this Monday (27). At 8:00 PM (Brasília time), the teams will meet at Ginásio Poliesportivo Arnão, in Rio Grande do Sul. As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the game.

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