Lance caused discussion among fans and commentators
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The end of the match between Flamengo and São Paulo, for the Brazilian Championship, was marked by a controversial move involving Luiz Araújo and Michel Araújo. In the move, the referee Rafael Rodrigo Klein scored a penalty from the midfielder on the red-black striker, a fact that culminated in the tie for the cariocas already in stoppage time after a goal by Pedro. According to research carried out by the UOL newspaper, it heard former judges about the move. So, was it or wasn't it?Was it a penalty?
Nadine Basttos: "The penalty was well scored. Michael Araújo was reckless and fouled Luiz Araújo. The doubt was Luiz Araújo's position at the beginning of the play, but that was revised by VAR as a legal position".Guilherme Ceretta: "If this is a penalty, I'll stop to whistle football. It's absurd. It was nothing. Not even if it were outside the area I would have called an infraction. Unfortunately, a penalty like that helps to overshadow the bad performance of a team. The offside thing is also absurd. Leaving it in the hands of beings humans without qualification a technology of this size is the same thing as buying a Ferrari without having a license to drive it".João Paulo Araújo: "The São Paulo player was totally reckless and out of purpose. Flamengo's direction, Michel Araújo didn't even touch the ball, but the opponent's knee. A very clear penalty that the referee scored at the time, it's indisputable. The São Paulo player was very naive, not least because the Flamengo player was practically leaving the area with the ball. Legitimate penalty and very well taken".Alfredo Loebeling: "The penalty is clear. Unintentionally is also a penalty. I have no doubt that he would score the penalty. What I was quite in doubt about was the impediment with the placement of the camera. The penalty, in itself, is well scored".Emidio Marques: "The thing is clear: at no time does the São Paulo player aim to hit the ball. Recklessly, albeit subtly, he fouls his opponent. Action that took place inside the area and therefore, in my opinion, the penalty is well scored".Ulisses Tavares: "The offside was checked by VAR and, with the lines drawn, there was no offside. As for the penalty, seen on television, it was well marked: the São Paulo athlete was somewhat reckless, taking down the Flamengo player in a move that, possibly, nothing would happen, as he was surrounded by other São Paulo players".
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.
Team led by the booed Tite, needs to reverse the result away from home
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Flamengo entered the field on Thursday night. With a packed Maracanã, Tite's men played the first match of the Libertadores quarter-finals against Peñarol (URU). The objective was to play a good game and take an advantage for the return game, next week. In this sense, the Rio team ended up disappointing the more than 60 thousand paying guests at the stadium and lost 1-0, in one of the team's worst matches of the year.
Summary
Peñarol It started well and Peñarol soon showed that it would play on the red and black error. Therefore, the Uruguayans opened the scoring after 12 minutes, with Cabrera, in a counterattack. Soon after, Flamengo responded with Plata's header hitting the post. But the red and black team had difficulty creating chances. In the final stretch of the first half, Flamengo grew and had great opportunities to draw. Bruno Henrique, alone, headed over goalkeeper Aguerre, who also made a great save from Arrascaeta's shot.
In the second half, Flamengo came back even better, but came up against the strong Uruguayan marking and the lack of creativity to reach the opponent's goal. Tite moved the sides, which gave Flamengo more speed, however, it had little effect due to a terrible night from Arrascaeta and De la Cruz. As a result, the result did not change and now Flamengo needs to reverse the situation away from home next week.
What now?
With the result, Flamengo will need to win by at least two goals to guarantee one of the places in the Libertadores semi-finals. The match takes place in Uruguay, next Thursday. However, Fla needs to turn the key, because there is a Brazilian Championship game to play on the weekend. Tite's men will face Grêmio, away from home, next Sunday, at 6:30 pm;
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