Base boys faced Athletico-PR away from home this Thursday
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Flamengo went to Curitiba this Thursday (20) and ended up being defeated by Athletico-PR by 2 to 1, at CT do Caju, in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Brasileirão Sub-20. Rodriguinho scored for Mais Querido at 52' of the second stage.
Now, the teams face each other again next Wednesday (26), in Rio de Janeiro. Rubro-Negro needs to win by two goals apart to advance in the competition.
The game
Despite the cold in Curitiba, the match started hot, with both teams looking to attack. After just five minutes, Pedrinho took a free kick in the area and the ball went towards the goal. The goalkeeper from Paraná had to spread out to avoid the first goal. In the sequence, Werton received on the right and rolled to Lorran, who dribbled the marker and hit with three fingers. The ball went close to the crossbar.
The Garotos do Ninho dominated ball possession and circled Athletico's area. Despite the Red-Black pressure, the hosts opened the scoring at 29'. Wallace hit from the edge of the area, the ball hit the crossbar and Chiquetti took advantage of the rebound: 1 to 0.
In the stoppage time of the first stage, Athletico doubled with Vinicius Kauê, after a free kick in two touches inside the area: 2 to 0. The home team went to the break with the advantage.
At the beginning of the second half, Lorran made an individual play and tried to shoot. The ball hit the marking and Athletico managed to ward off the danger. At eight minutes, Zé Welinton crossed from the left and Werton, on the line of the penalty area, headed with style in the corner. Mycael stretched to make the defense.
Flamengo continued to pressure the team from Paraná and created some opportunities to decrease. At 14', Lorran hit hard from the edge of the area and the ball went close to the crossbar. The red-black number 10 had an excellent match, looking for the game at all times and creating the best chances.
At 36', Lorran tried to make amends at first and the ball fell to Ryan Luka, who ended up sending it over the goal. By insisting so much, Mengão was crowned with a goal in the 52nd minute, at the very end of stoppage time. Rodriguinho made a beautiful individual play, invaded the area, dribbled the marking and hit the goal. The defense tried to cut it, but the ball crossed the line: 2 to 1.
With the result, the Garotos do Ninho need to beat the paranaenses in the return game by two goals difference to advance to the semifinals. If they win by one, the dispute goes to penalties.
Next commitment
The Garotos do Ninho return to the field next Wednesday (26) to face Athletico-PR again, at 4 pm, in Rio de Janeiro, in the return match of the Brasileirão U20.
The club has a different point of view from the coach
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In an interview given after the defeat of Flamengoto Peñarol, 1-0, coach Tite was direct in responding to the boos received by the fans. The statement, marked by a frank tone, exposed the coach's pragmatic vision in relation to demanding fans and the pressure for results. “I respect the fans’ feelings. Of course I feel that (the boos), I'm human”, said Tite, recognizing the fans' frustration in the face of the setback.
Tite's speech reveals that he understands the role of fans as a fundamental part in the context of a club, especially in a team of great expression like Flamengo. By mentioning that the boos affect him as a human being, the coach demonstrates empathy, but does not fail to highlight that the only way to reverse this situation is with achievements on the field. “It can only be reversed in one way”, pointed out the coach.
THE MISTAKE THAT COSTED EXTREMELY DEARLYThe response reflects the experience of Titein dealing with pressure who follows the command of great teams in Brazilian football. With successful spells at clubs such as Corinthians, Grêmio and the Brazilian national team itself, the coach has a track record that puts him in a position to understand, perhaps like few others, the relationship between performance on the field and fans' expectations. For him, this connection is clear: “Do you know how to win fans? Do you know how I won over the fans of the other clubs I played for? Win an important title”, he declared.
The phrase highlights the centrality of titles in football, especially in mass clubs like Flamengo. In Brazil, the culture of results is intense, and Tite recognizes that fans have a limited tolerance for negative results. Winning titles, for him, is the key to gaining the support of the fans, and anything other than that results in discontent: “If not, bye.”
This last part of Tite's speech summarizes the characteristic impatience of demanding fans like Flamengo. The coach makes it clear that, without obtaining relevant trophies, the relationship with the fans deteriorates quickly. The pressure is constant and is part of the daily life of those who take on the leadership of top teams. Tite seems, however, to be aware of this scenario and how it needs to be faced.
The club has its greatest moment of inconstancy
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Tite's statement came after a delicate moment for Flamengo. The defeat to Peñarol, at home, in a group stage match of the Copa Libertadores, raised alarm bells for fans and the coaching staff. Flamengo had high expectations for the season, especially after major reinforcements and the arrival of Tite, a coach with wide recognition on the national and international scene.
The pressure on Flamengo is nothing new. The club, which has one of the biggest fans in the world, is known for its high expectations for titles. The expensive squad, made up of renowned players, also increases this demand. Each stumble is widely covered by the media and amplifies the dissatisfaction of part of the fans, who demand immediate results.
CAN IT GO BAD AT THE MOMENT?The Copa Libertadores, in particular, has a important meaning for Flamengo and its fans. The continental tournament is seen as one of the club's main objectives each season. Any result other than victory can generate dissatisfaction and pressure on the technical committee, as occurred after the setback against Peñarol.
In this context, Tite's speech not only recognizes the fans' dissatisfaction, but also is realistic in relation to what is expected from a club like Flamengo. The demand for titles is part of the package when taking over a club of this size, and the coach seems to be aware of this when he points out that he will only be able to win the support of the fans with significant victories.
The commander is in charge of the under-20 B team
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Flamengo under-20 coach, Raphael Bahia obtained the PRO License from the CBF Academy. The course is the highest and most prestigious in Brazil for football coaches, necessary to move up the level in the Brazilian scenario.
After completing the course, Mais Querido coach Raphael Bahia highlighted learnings and international connections during training: “It was an incredible experience we had in this last stage of the PRO License. It's a good space for us to make contacts, debates with coaches from other clubs, not only national but also international", he stated.
COACH OF THE BRAZILIAN SELECTION PARTICIPATED IN THE COURSEHighlighting that the course given by the CBF is highly renowned in Latin America. Thus, coaches such as Dorival Júnior, Mano Menezes, Renê Simões, Gustavo Leal participated in the event. Thus, the commanders brought lessons to the new Brazilian technicians.
"We have two Portuguese in the class who have exchanged a lot of knowledge with us and we had lectures with Professor Dorival and Mano Menezes, so it has been a great importance for everyone's professional growth and development, including mine", highlighted Raphael Bahia.
RAPHAEL BAHIA AT FLAMENGORaphael arrived at Mais Querido a year and a half ago. The coach was hired to lead the red and black under-16s after playing at Santos. Thus, the coach participated in the final stretch of this year's Copinha, in which he reached the semifinals. Currently, the commander is in charge of the under-20 B team.
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