Fortaleza beats Flamengo with a last-gasp goal and advances to the semi-finals of the Brazilian Under-20 Championship

In a unique match, Kauê Canela scored in the last minute and ensured Leão do Pici’s passage to the next stage of the championship

Force and Flamengo decided, this Thursday (29), the place in the semi-final of the Brazilian Under 20 Championship. In a single match, in Gávea, Leão do Pici scored in the last play and won 1-0, eliminating Rubro-Negro and advancing in the competition. Kauê Canela was responsible for Fortaleza’s goal.

The quarterfinal match marked the reunion of the teams. Also in the group stage, Ceará and Rio de Janeiro faced each other. On that occasion, Fortaleza beat Flamengo 3-0, with a hat-trick by Kauê Canela. This time, the Tricolor’s top scorer found the net and was the hero of the ranking.

After a balanced first half, Fortaleza dominated the game in the second half and created scoring opportunities. However, Flamengo’s solid defense managed to keep the score and sent the decision to penalties.

In the last action, taking advantage of a passing error by Flamengo’s attack, Breno Alan steals the ball, starts a fast counterattack, enters the area and provides the assist with a backward touch. Free from marking, Kauê touches the corner and scores the only goal of the match in the 49th minute of the second half.

With this result, Flamengo says goodbye to the competition and Fortaleza advances to the semifinals. In the fight for a place in the final, Leão do Pici faces Cruzeiro, who eliminated Grêmio in the quarterfinals, in a single match. The match is scheduled for September 11 and all the details will be released by the CBF.

Unlike the other knockout stages, the final will be played over two games. The first leg is scheduled for September 21 and the second leg for September 28. In addition to Fortaleza and Cruzeiro, Palmeiras and Atletico will decide the second place in the decider.

Source: Terra

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