‘Professional’ signing stars as Flamengo win 10-goal Sub-20 thriller | OneFootball

Josmar, who was with Avaí's professional team, stood out in Flamengo's debut in the Brasileirão Under-20

Flamengo's debut in the Brasileirão Under-20 was thrilling. In a ten-goal match, the Garotos do Ninho defeated Red Bull Bragantino 6-4, playing at the Development and Performance Center in Atibaia, São Paulo. A recent addition to Mengão, the forward Josmar was the highlight, with two goals and an assist.

Josmar, just 17 years old, is considered a gem of Brazilian football. The player from Pernambuco was with Avaí and was an absolute starter for the professional team. He even broke the record for the youngest athlete to score in the Série B of the Brasileirão last year. Flamengo's scout evaluated the athlete and completed the signing this February.

WHAT WAS FLAMENGO'S LINEUP?

Besides the gem and debutant Josmar, other players already known to the red-black fans found the net: Guilherme, Ryan Roberto, Gusttavo, and an own goal. The team, led by coach Bruno Pivetti, took the field with: Léo Nannetti; Diego Guimarães, Daniel Carvalho, João Victor, and Gustavo Ramires; Pablo Lúcio, Lucas Vieira, and Luiz Felipe; Guilherme, Alan Santos, and Josmar.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME IN THE BRASILEIRÃO UNDER-20?

The Garotos do Ninho won't have much time to rest. After all, next Monday (23), Flamengo plays the classic against Vasco, for the second round of the competition. The match kicks off at 7 PM (Brasília time), at the Luso-Brasileiro Stadium, in Rio de Janeiro.

GOOD PREPARATION FOR THE LIBERTADORES?

Flamengo dreams of starting well in the Brasileirão with an eye on the biggest challenge of the season. This is because, starting March 7, the Rubro-Negro begins the Copa Libertadores Under-20. The current two-time champion faces Bolívar (BOL) in Quito.

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