Flamengo edges Botafogo in Taça Guanabara U-20 clash despite numerical disadvantage
Josmar's early second-half goal secures seventh consecutive victory as Rub-Negro maintains perfect record with added intensity late on
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Flamengo claimed a 1-0 victory over Botafogo on Saturday in a Taça Guanabara U-20 clash at Estádio Nilton Santos, maintaining their unblemished record with a seventh consecutive win. Josmar struck in the 44th minute of the first half to hand the Garotos do Ninho the decisive advantage.
The result extends Flamengo's dominance in the youth competition. The Rio club now boasts 21 points from seven matches with a goal difference of 21 scored and five conceded — a 100% conversion record that underscores their strength at this developmental level.
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Match Report
The opening period was tightly contested, with both teams struggling to carve out clear-cut opportunities. As the first half drew to a close, Flamengo broke the deadlock in the 44th minute. Sayago dispossessed a Botafogo player, advanced toward the box and teed up Josmar, whose number 9 weaved past the goalkeeper and slotted home: 1-0.
The second half remained balanced, with neither team managing sustained attacking pressure. The contest shifted decisively in the 35th minute when Daniel Sales picked up a second caution and was dismissed, leaving Flamengo a man light.
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Playing with a numerical disadvantage, Flamengo's academy prospects showed composure and defensive discipline, holding firm until the final whistle to secure their seventh win of the campaign in the Taça Guanabara U-20.
Botafogo XI
Rhyan Luca; Marcelo Maurício, Lira (Riquelme), Marquinhos and Gabriel Abdias (Jhoan Hernandez); Bernardo Valim, Caio Valle and Santiago (Matheusinho); Arthur Izaque (Iago Reis), Miguel Caldas (Cauã Zappelini) and Felipe Januário (Juninho).
Manager: Rodrigo Aragonez
Flamengo XI
Leo Nannetti; Daniel Sales, Diego Queiroz, João Victor and Johnny; Rogerio Araújo (Andrew Nathan), Lucas Falcone and Jhefinho Vinicius (Rafael Henrique); Douglas Telles (Enzo Pinheiro), Sayago (Diego Guimarães) and Josmar (Juliano).
Manager: Marcelo Salazar
Upcoming fixture
Flamengo's youth squad return to action next Saturday (26th) to face Fluminense at 10am in round eight of the Taça Guanabara U-20 2026. The match will take place at CT George Helal in Rio de Janeiro.
Match Statistics
Botafogo 0-1 Flamengo | Round 7, Taça Guanabara U-20 2026
Venue: Estádio Nilton Santos, Rio de Janeiro
Date and time: 19/09/2026, 10am
Referees: Pierri Alves dos Santos (RJ), Danilo Pereira dos Santos (RJ), Thalles Pontes Henrique (RJ) and Jean Carlos Victorino Miguel (RJ).
Yellow cards: Lira (BOT), Jhefinho (FLA), João Victor (FLA), Gabriel Abdias (BOT), Santiago (BOT), Caio Valle (BOT), Enzo Pinheiro (FLA) and Riquelme (BOT).
Red card: Daniel Sales (FLA).
Goalscorer: Josmar (44', 1st).
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