Flamengo showed skill and strength at Maracanã Stadium, winning 4-0 against Boavista in Taça Guanabara’s 9th round. This win on Tuesday secured their semifinal spot in the Carioca Championship, joining Fluminense. The team now has 21 points. This puts them out of reach for Botafogo, in 5th with 14 points, with two rounds left. The […]
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