Flamengo suffered a 4-0 defeat against Vasco at Estádio Nivaldo Pereira in Nova Iguaçu during the 10th round of the 2026 Guanabara Cup U-20 competition, as reported by club records. Lucas Melim, Juninho, Bruno Lopes, and Andrey Fernandes scored for the Cruz-Maltino side in a lopsided fixture that reshaped the weekend standings.
How Vasco Overwhelmed Flamengo at Estádio Nivaldo Pereira
The match turned decisively in the opening exchanges of both halves. Vasco opened the scoring in the seventh minute through Lucas Melim before doubling their advantage immediately after the interval, when Juninho struck just one minute into the second period. Bruno Lopes added a third goal at the 20-minute mark, and Andrey Fernandes sealed the 4-0 scoreline four minutes later.
Referee Felipe Goulart Dias Barcellos cautioned several players during the match, issuing yellow cards to Vasco’s Wanyson, Samuel, and manager Matheus Curopos, alongside Flamengo’s Miguel Távora, Sayago, Joshua, Pablo Lúcio, and João Victor.
Lineups and Tactical Choices by Marcelo Salazar and Matheus Curopos
Flamengo manager Marcelo Salazar deployed a starting lineup featuring Dirkran Sahagian, Leo Nannetti, Daniel Sales, João Victor, Diego Queiroz, Miguel Távora, Lucas Falcone, Rogério Araujo, Jefinho Vinicius, Joshua, Sayago, and Josmar. Substitutes used during the match included Diego Guimarães, Ítalo, Andrew Nathan, Pablo Lúcio, Enzo Pinheiro, and Juliano.
Vasco manager Matheus Curopos countered with Phillipe Gabriel, Lucas Melim, Wanyson, Bruno André, Avellar, Samuel, Gustavo Guimarães, Zuccarello, Andrey Fernandes, Juninho, and Bruno Lopes. The Cruz-Maltino bench introduced Luis Felipe, Kaique Ferreira, Breno Sales, Leo Félix, Matheus Lopes, and Diego Minete.
Standings Implications and the Quick Turnaround to the Copa do Brasil U-20
Despite the heavy Guanabara Cup defeat, the Garotos do Ninho remain in contention for the tournament title and have already secured qualification for the State Championship, which features the eight highest-placed teams from the opening phase. Flamengo arrived at this classic fixture just days after eliminating Vasco in the second round of the Copa do Brasil U-20 on penalties following a 2-2 draw on Thursday.
Flamengo turn their immediate focus to the Copa do Brasil U-20 Round of 16, where they face Criciúma. The first leg is scheduled for Wednesday at 3 p.m. at CT George Helal in Rio de Janeiro, with the return fixture set for Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Estádio Heriberto Hülse in Criciúma. In domestic regional play, Flamengo face Maricá on Saturday in the 11th and final round of the Guanabara Cup group stage.
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