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The incredible opportunity lost by Lincoln, without a goalkeeper, in the 45th minute of the second half, ended up being the main symbol of Flamengo’s 1-1 draw with Atlético-GO, on Saturday, in Maracanã. But the red-black underperformance goes beyond just another costly individual mistake.
+ After Flamengo’s setback, Rogério Ceni highlights the team’s “dedication and desire to win”
Lincoln and Rogério Ceni in the match against Atlético-GO – Photo: André Durão
Hugo leaves, Lincoln enters the role of villain, but Flamengo collectively repeated “pre-Rogério Ceni” mistakes and failed to maintain positive aspects of the match against São Paulo, such as greater compression, mobility of the men in front and pressure to leave. counter ball.
The defensive transition was confusing and the space left the defense vulnerable again. Atlético-GO finished ten times during the match and managed to score behind a team winger.
– The sad thing is to return home without victory. We are all sad. Time is hard. Unfortunately, we will suffer a lot at the beginning, from injuries, calls and attrition – said Rogério Ceni.
Best moments of Flamengo 1 x 1 Atlético-GO for the 21st round of the Brazilian Championship
In the creative sector, without being able to put Arrascaeta at first, since the Uruguayan is not in ideal physical condition, Ceni opted to retain Gerson and launched Thiago Maia later on the right. As he has good technical quality, he did it well. He hit the crossbar and gave a beautiful assist to Bruno Henrique to score Flamengo’s goal.
Most of the time, however, the equipment was predictable. He tried many moves at the end, but they were not effective. Despite the goal and a dangerous shot in the first half, Bruno Henrique was not inspired. Neither did Gabigol. The two searched little during the match.
Rogério Ceni during Flamengo’s match against Atlético-GO – Photo: André Durão
The arrival of Arrascaeta in the last 15 minutes left the midfield more creative. He organized the play that Lincoln wasted and got a dangerous finish in extra time.
Now, São Paulo, Wednesday, in Morumbi. At a disadvantage, Flamengo has little time to reinvent itself. And the problems are relentless. In addition to probably not having Pedro, Everton Ribeiro, Isla, Rodrigo Caio, Filipe Luís and Diego, Ceni also won more worries, as Gabigol and Thiago Maia left the field with physical problems.
They will be intense days for Rogério Ceni.
