With the defeat, the Rio team must win by two or more goals difference next Wednesday (6), at 19h, to continue dreaming with the two-time championship
After an intense movement in the market, he promoted him the premieres of Samuel Lino, Emerson Royal and Saul in Maracanã, but saw Leo Pereira fail and defeated 1-0 for, on Thursday (31), for the round of 16 of the Brazilian Cup. The defender tried to play, missed the pass and handed the goal to Cuello to open the minimum advantage for the miners.
With the defeat, Flamengo must win by two or more goals difference next Wednesday (6), at 19h, to continue dreaming with the two-time championship. Already Atletico-MG acts for the draw to continue in the competition and ensure the millionaire award to relieve the financial crisis.
Among the new hires, what most excited the carioca fans was that of Samuel Lino. Upon entering the 12th of the second half, the striker won virtually every duels against Atletico-MG defenders and narrowly not marked in the premiere, in a placed kick, defended by Everson. Emerson Royal stamped the crossbar, in Lino’s cross. Already Sául had a shy first impression, but made good passes between lines.
As with the weekend meeting by, Flamengo and Atletico-MG played a balanced game in the first 45 minutes. Saving Arrascaeta, the Rio team had more control of possession of the ball, but had little speed in the transitions. Meanwhile, the miners closed the sectors well waiting for a counterattack.
Unable to enter the area, Flamengo started to risk from afar. The best of them was from Evertton Araújo, who stamped Everson’s crossbar. Atletico-MG was able to connect a counterattack, but Cuello’s kick hit the net outside. The final minutes were very intense, but the pair was not effective.
The slow start in the second half forced the technician to change with 10 minutes and promoted Samuel Lino’s debut to have more breath in the attack. Atletico-MG, on the other hand, went firmly on the defensive proposal and again saw Varela take a goal, this time from Cuello, anticipating the kick-on Sunday, he took Ron’s goal on the line. But soon after, Leo Pereira gave Cuello a gift, who did not waste and opened the scoring for the mining team at 20.
The goal made Flamengo promote another debut, this time by Emerson Royal and Saul. The defender stamped the crossbar after Lino’s cross. The striker went inspired and showed his fingerprints, taking advantage of the defenders and forced Everson’s great defense in a low kick.
In the final stretch, the Rio team formed a blitz in front of the mining area, which, once again, knew how to neutralize and held the advantage to the referee’s whistle. In additions, Samuel Lino even shook the nets, but the scream of the fans was overthrown by the assistant, lifting the flag to confirm the impediment.
*With information from Estadão Content
Posted by Nátaly Tenório
