Fluminense claimed the ES Cup Under-13 title in Espírito Santo with a 3–2 victory over Ibiraçu, capping a multi-tournament trophy haul for the club’s youth academy divisions, according to official club records. Pietro, Bernardo Cordeiro, and Gelbs scored the decisive goals for the side, which relied on its Under-12 squad during the competition.
Fluminense Defeats Ibiraçu to Secure ES Cup Under-13 Title
The campaign in Espírito Santo featured several tightly contested matches for the squad managed by Rodrigo Antunes. In the semifinal round, Fluminense defeated Rio Branco 3–2, with Pietro and Gelbs each netting their third goals of the tournament. Isaque contributed a decisive 1–0 victory over the same opponent during the second round of group play after opening the scoring sequence.
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The tournament’s earlier rounds included a 4–0 opening win against RP Academy, where Pietro scored alongside Danilo Elkin, Matheus Borges, and Lucas Alexandre. Gelbs later sparked a 5–1 victory against Vitória in the third round, with additional goals supplied by Rodrigo, Miguel Alves, Paulo, and Danilo Elkin.
Academy Trophy Success Across Multiple Age Groups
The ES Cup Under-13 victory adds to an extensive list of titles accumulated by Fluminense youth teams. Earlier in the competitive calendar, the club secured the Under-18 Copa Mitad del Mundo in Ecuador, alongside national titles at the Under-14 Brasileirinho in Minas Gerais and the Under-11 Copa Santa Cruz da Conceição in São Paulo.
Regional competitions in Rio de Janeiro yielded further success for the youth setup, often referred to as Os Moleques de Xerém. The club captured the Under-15 and Under-20 Taça Guanabara trophies, the Under-11 Élio Campos Tournament, and the Under-10 Taça Edilson Silva.
Comparing Tournament Results and Campaign Records
While the club’s Under-12 group contested the ES Cup under coach Rodrigo Antunes with a 3–2 win over Ibiraçu, separate club documentation details a parallel Under-13 campaign at the same tournament led by coach Fernando Lins. In that division, Fluminense defeated Porto Vitória 7–0 at the Jaime Barros Stadium in Boa Esperança to claim a separate regional title with a 100% record.
The Under-13 side under Lins finished the competition with 49 goals scored and only one conceded across five matches, including a 10–1 semifinal win over Jaguaré-ES and a 9–0 opening victory against Acesita-MG. Ryan scored three goals in the match, supported by teammates Heitor, Marcelo, Luan, and Riquelmy.
Upcoming Fixtures for the Youth Categories
The Under-17 team prepares to face Flamengo in the Copa Rio, maintaining a busy schedule for the club’s development divisions.
