The won the 1-0 this Sunday (20), in, in a match valid for the 15th round of Brasileirão. The lonely goal of the classic was scored by Pedro, in a throw of pure opportunism in the 39th minute of the second half – and which had a greater symbolic weight than the three points. After friction with coach Filipe Luís and two games were even from the reserve bench, shirt 9 returned to the team, apologized, made his mea-mulp and responded how big strikers usually do: with ball on the net. With the result, Flamengo reaches 30 points and remains in the vice-leadership, three behind leader Cruzeiro. Fluminense is still stagnant with 20, now in eighth place. The team has not yet won since the return of the Club World Cup, and the oscillation lights the warning sign in Laranjeiras, especially with the departure of Arias.
The last weeks in the vulture nest have been moved. Pedro had disagreed with Filipe Luís after being publicly charged for his posture in training and games. The striker, who even demonstrated dissatisfaction with the reserve and was out of the list of related in two consecutive matches, took a step back. He sought the coaching staff, apologized and admitted faults of conduct, despite pinning the coach at one point. Filipe Luis, however, decided to reintegrate him to the cast-a decision that, at the end of the classic, was right.
The game, however, was far from exciting. In the first half, Flamengo had possession of the ball, but did not turn it into real chances. Without creativity, he bumped into the good defensive recomposition of Fluminense, who, even without Arias (sold to Wolverhampton) and with a spared pipe, was the one who took the most danger, especially with Bernal, who demanded a good defense of Rossi. Filipe Luís again improvised, with Leo Pereira on the left side even though Viña in the bank. Danilo formed the defender with Ortiz, and Pedro started on the bench. The main absence was PLATE, which felt pain in warming. On the other hand, Renato Gaúcho bet on the scheme with three defenders, the same used in the World Cup, and saw his team contain the rival in the first stage.
In the final stage, the rhythm fell even more. John Kennedy again played for Fluminense and entered throughout the match, but produced little. Pedro’s entrance, however, changed the game. More than presence in the area, the attacker offered a reference for the intersections and showed why it remains a unique piece in the red-black cast. The goal came out on 39 minutes, after a corner kick by Luiz Araújo. Ortiz deflected in the first post, and Peter appeared on Monday, stretching to complete with the tip of his foot. A classic center goal – and a clear answer that the turbulent moment may be behind. In the next round, Flamengo faces Red Bull Bragantino away from home, while Fluminense tries to rediscover the path of victories against Palmeiras in Maracanã.
*With information from Estadão Content
Posted by Sarah Paula
