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Fluminense awaits Flamengo or Madureira in the final; Rubro-Negro has a good advantage

The first finalist of the Campeonato Carioca has been decided! This Sunday (01), Fluminense drew 1-1 with Vasco and secured their spot in the final, after winning the first leg 1-0. Now, the team awaits the winner between Flamengo and Madureira, who face each other on Monday (02), but Rubro-Negro is the favorite after winning the first semifinal 3-0.

HOW WAS FLUMINENSE VS VASCO?

Fluminense had the chance to practically seal the match right at the start. Just over a minute in, the team from Laranjeiras was awarded a penalty. Former Flamengo player Renê took the ball to take the shot.

The left-back took very slow steps, waited several long seconds before kicking, and sent it wide to the left of goalkeeper Léo Jardim, who had guessed the right side. If you don’t score, you concede. At 35 minutes, after a cross into the box, Robert Renan opened the scoring for Vasco.

WERE THERE MORE MISSED PENALTIES?

Renê wasn’t the only one to miss a penalty. At 27 minutes into the second half, Brenner had the chance to turn the aggregate score in Vasco’s favor. However, Fábio dove to the left and made a great save. The ball even hit the post after the experienced goalkeeper saved Fluminense.

And there was yet another penalty in the match. At 42 minutes, Barros, from Vasco, handled the ball inside the area. Thus, Paulo Henrique Ganso stepped up and sent the ball into the back of the net, putting Fluminense in the final of the Carioca once again.

HOW IS THE OTHER CARIOCA SEMIFINAL?

Now, Fluminense awaits the other semifinal to find out their opponent in the final. This Monday (02), Flamengo and Madureira face off starting at 9 p.m. (Brasília time). Last week, Rubro-Negro won the first leg 3-0 and can even lose by two goals and still play for the title.

WHEN WILL THE CAMPEONATO CARIOCA FINAL BE, AFTER ALL?

According to information released by TV Globo, the final of the Campeonato Carioca will be next Sunday (08), at Maracanã, starting at 6 p.m. (Brasília time). Coluna do Fla will, of course, be at the stadium and will bring all the information about the final, should Flamengo secure qualification.

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