Volta Redonda Thumps Flamengo 3–0 After Early Red Card To Extend Winless Start

Overview

• Carbone was sent off around the 10th minute, and Volta Redonda took control, scoring through MV, an early second‑half header, and Dener to close out the win at Raulino de Oliveira.
• Flamengo sits penultimate in Group B with two defeats and a draw, currently in the Z‑2 that feeds the relegation phase and outside the semifinal places.
• Coach Bruno Pivetti said the match was conditioned by the dismissal and indicated lineup choices will be decided game by game, with the option to add professionals for the Vasco fixture.
• Volta Redonda maintained a perfect start and moved to the top of Group A after two victories, exploiting Flamengo’s youthful side on transitions and aerial balls.
• Fluminense’s alternate team lost 1–0 to Boavista in Saquarema, which staff characterized as a learning step for academy players, with Santi Moreno’s availability under evaluation for the next match.