Flamengo Demolish Volta Redonda to Extend Perfect Record in Guanabara Cup U-20

Flamengo thrashed Volta Redonda 6-2 on Saturday (12) at the Ninho do Urubu (George Helal Academy) in the sixth round of the 2026 Taça Guanabara U-20, maintaining their 100% winning record at the top of the standings.

Jhefinho Vinicius scored twice, as did Juliano, while Douglas Teles and an own goal sealed the comfortable victory for the academy outfit, who now sit on 18 points from six matches. The Rubro-Negro side has netted 20 goals while conceding just five.

Juliano, who recently arrived from Red Bull Bragantino, made his debut for Flamengo in the second half and found the net twice, capping an impressive display from the academy's forward line.

Match Report

Flamengo broke the deadlock in the ninth minute through Jhefinho, set up by Daniel Sales. Volta Redonda equalized on the 18th minute via Rhauan, but Bruno Nobre's own goal on 39 minutes restored Flamengo's lead at 2-1.

After the restart, Levi leveled matters almost immediately on the 51st minute. Jhefinho's response came swiftly on the 56th minute with his second of the day, making it 3-2. Juliano then extended the advantage on 85 minutes, and added his second just a minute later to make it 5-2. Douglas Teles completed the demolition on 95 minutes following a pass from Andrew Nathan: 6-2 final.

Flamengo

Leo Nannetti; Daniel Sales (Enzo Pinheiro), Weverson, João Victor, Ítalo (Gustavo Ramires); Rogerio Araújo (Rafael Henrique), Lucas Falcone, Jhefinho Vinicius; Joshua (Andrew Nathan), Sayago (Douglas Teles), Victor Hugo (Juliano).
Manager: Marcelo Salazar.

Volta Redonda

Lucas Arantes; Palma, Bruno Nobre, João Pedro, João Victor; Valença, Micia, Rhauan; Guilherme, Matheus Pedro, Levi.
Manager: Josemar Junior.

Up Next

Flamengo's U-20 side returns to action next Saturday (19) at 10am to face Botafogo in the seventh round of the Taça Guanabara U-20. The match will be held at Estádio Nilton Santos.

Match Details

Flamengo 6-2 Volta Redonda – Matchday 6, Taça Guanabara U-20 2026
Venue: CT George Helal, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Date and Time: 12 September 2026, 3:00 PM (local time)
Referee: Samia Kelle de Amorim Alves (RJ), João Pedro Felipe Nascimento Silva (RJ), Luan Martins Fonseca (RJ), Ivana da Silva Soares (RJ)
Scorers: Jhefinho Vinicius (9' 1st half, 56' 2nd half), Rhauan (18' 1st half), Bruno Nobre own goal (39' 1st half), Levi (51' 2nd half), Juliano (85' 2nd half, 86' 2nd half), Douglas Teles (95' 2nd half).