The technician Fernando Diniz analyzed Cruzeiro’s 1-1 draw with São Paulo in the first game of the season. Minas Gerais and São Paulo went head to head in the match valid for Inter&Co Soccer Week, of the FC Series, in Orlando, in the United States.
In the Celeste coach’s opinion, the players’ results in their first match of the year were satisfactory.
“The team, in fact, started scoring very well, not just because they scored at the beginning of the match. Then, due to the lack of rapport and coordination of movements, he returned. The game had a bit of alternation. There were more positives than negatives because it was the first game and with so many changes”, he analyzed.
Diniz fielded almost all of the reinforcements hired for this season. The starting team included forwards Dudu and Gabigol, as well as midfielder Eduardo and defender Fabrício Bruno. In the second half, Christian, Marquinhos, Fagner and Bolasie were called into action. Of the reinforcements, only Rodriguinho has not yet entered the field.
“I also liked the second team, which changed the character (of the game) a lot. It was a faster team, with stronger players. I think we are starting the season in a positive way”, he added.
After , Cruzeiro players will aim for the classic against Atlético-MG. The team faces Galo at 5pm (Brasília time) this Saturday (18th), for Inter&Co Soccer Week in the FC Series, in the United States. The duel will be held at the Inter&Co Stadium, in Florida, the same venue as the duel with São Paulo.
Football on CNN
CNN Brasil made its debut in sports broadcasts with the FC Series, a pre-season tournament held in Florida, United States, between January 15th and 25th.
In addition to Cruzeiro and São Paulo, the CNN Esportes YouTube channel will also broadcast the Minas Gerais classic between (Saturday, 18th) and Orlando City x Atlético-MG (Saturday, 25th).
FC Series
The FC Series, created in 2015, incorporated the former Florida Cup, which offered a pre-season for football clubs in the North American state combined with a diverse range of entertainment for local audiences and visitors.
The event features pre-season friendlies and integration activities between players, fans and partners.
Over the course of a decade, the initiative expanded its scope and format, including a diversity of cultural and leisure activities.
