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A Flamengo who played at training pace and still fulfilled his mission in Curitiba: he won, did not concede a goal and rested in the way he could rest.
If Domènec Torrent initially saved only the defending duo (Gustavo Henrique and Natan) and Gerson, it is not wrong to say that Flamengo gave his energy in the 1-0 victory over Atlético-PR for the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. Less intense than usual, the team used the best technical quality to open the scoring in the opening stage and had an inspired Hugo to hold the result in the last 45 minutes.
Flamengo has been undefeated for 12 matches – Photo: VINICIUS DO PRADO / AGÊNCIA F8 / ESTADÃO CONTTEÚDO
The slow march performance is even understandable for a team that ends October with nine games played in 25 days. Facing an opponent who is not having a good time, the team had the luxury of managing the rhythm of the game and succeeded in the first half.
Flamengo had the ball and was exchanging passes from side to side at moderate speed. The first 15 minutes seemed to adapt to the artificial field of the Arena da Baixada, until Isla was in charge of accelerating the actions on the right.
Best moments: Athletico-PR 0 x 1 Flamengo, for the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil
The Chileans are becoming more and more important offensively and get along very well with Everton Ribeiro. In the first overtaking, Pedro threw out. In the second, the forward hit the crossbar and Bruno Henrique supported him at the back of the goal.
Fair advantage for a controlled first half and that the Hurricane only scared Walter with a free kick. Very different from what happened around the break.
Athletico x Flamengo numbers
- Ball possession: 49% x 51%
- Refinement: 15 x 10
- Passes exchanged: 397 x 409
- Fouls committed: 12 x 21
Flamengo closed, bet on Bruno Henrique’s blows on the counterattack and gave the ball to Atlético. The home team enjoyed the game and it was no longer possible for the Dome team to take over the reins.
Bruno Henrique scored the winning goal – Photo: VINICIUS DO PRADO / AGENCIA F8 / ESTADÃO CONTTEÚDO
The wear was evident, especially on a grass where the ball runs so fast. The changes to give encouragement to Renê and Daniel Cabral did not work and Hugo was the character of the victory with great defenses, including a penalty.
Flamengo passed the October marathon unscathed. Now there are 12 unbeaten matches (nine wins and three draws). May November arrive with “only” seven games!
