In an impressive display of skill and teamwork, Flamengo Maricá’s Under-20 team triumphed over Araruama with a staggering 7-0 scoreline in the opening match of the Women’s Carioca Championship on Wednesday afternoon (28) at Gávea. The match showcased the talent of the young players, with standout performances leading to a resounding victory.
The game began with Flamengo Maricá asserting their dominance early on. Just five minutes in, Campos executed a brilliant play, setting up Ana Papel, whose shot narrowly missed the target. Shortly after, Campos had another opportunity, forcing the opposing goalkeeper into a crucial save.
At the 15-minute mark, the pressure paid off as Maria Fernanda delivered a beautiful pass to Leane, who calmly slotted the ball into the net, making it 1-0. Three minutes later, Campos found the back of the net with a header, extending the lead to 2-0. The onslaught continued, and by the 21st minute, Campos scored again, bringing the score to 3-0 before halftime.
The second half saw no let-up in intensity. Just five minutes in, Ana Papel scored directly from a corner kick, taking advantage of a slight deflection to make it 4-0. The relentless attack continued, with Yasmin Cardozo adding to the tally at the 15-minute mark, making it 5-0.
Coach Filipe Torres made strategic substitutions, bringing in Larissa Forte and Thalita, both returning from injury. Thalita made an immediate impact, scoring a stunning goal at the 23rd minute to increase the lead to 6-0. Finally, Laura Cardoso capped off the scoring with a seventh goal, sealing the emphatic victory.
Flamengo Maricá will look to build on this momentum as they prepare for their next match against Real Heips on Saturday (31) at 15:00.
