Cuore tricolore

We ve been waiting for long time....and finally RIO is back into international football scene, our favorite team, greatest FLUMINENSE won the semifinal against argentine master BOCA JUNIOR and just qualified to the final for the Libertadores CUP.



Castelinho38 team ( Andre, Alice, Fabiana, Isaias )had the honour and pride to be part of the fantastic Torcida Tricolor, thanks also to the perfectly organized " Be a Local" staff.



The group included our friends, Gareth Chetwynd (BBC football expert ) and Pascal Philippe (former Bordeaux football player) together with a "last minute surprise" Valdir from one side.




And of course our last "Guests of the month for MAY" Benoit and Delphine wearing Fluminense uniforms, and part of the greatest vibes ever felt before at Maracana stadium completely Red, white and Green - tricolor!



The Fluminense flood/flag had cover the supporters of defending champion Boca Junior three times, recovering from 0 x 1 goal from giant striker Palermo at the beginning of the second half.
An incredible moment we all experienced was the Maracana singing the name of Fluminense just after they suffered the goal, even lauder than if they had score!



Thanks to torcida's chants and the young forwards DODO, who came in after the goal and participated to all crucial actions and scored the final third goal.
.....By that time RIO de Janeiro was celebrating even more than a carnival crazy night all over the city.



Today the Fluminense flag is shining from Castelinho38 window, and will be back to Maracana for the final decision versus LDU Quito (Equador) the 2nd of July.
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Saudacoes Tricolores