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"I even had doubts about whether I would play," declares Cebolinha after scoring again for Flamengo
06 Ago 2025 | 22:22
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the side guga , of the Fluminense , complained about the conditions of the lawn of Maracanã After the goalless draw between Tricolor and Flamengo , last Saturday (08), for the Carioca Championship . Mengão technician, Filipe Luís, also complained a lot of field conditions in the classic. According to the player, the field is "very hard", which would have caused pain in the defender Thiago Silva , forcing its exit in the break of the classic with discomfort in the left foot.
starting in the last two games of Fluminense, Guga stated that the dissatisfaction with the state of the lawn was general behind the scenes of the match.
“The field is very hard , everyone, the two teams, came out talking. The ball is alive, the ball is not the best , and makes the game difficult to play. O thiago Silva felt pain in the field because of the field. We've been saying this for a long time and you have to see who is responsible to take action and change it. We are charged every day to present a good football, but it is difficult like that. It's not wanting to blame it on something else, but you have to see what you have done to change, ”said the side.
Maracanã, administered by SPE Fla-Flu Serviços -Managed by Flamengo and Fluminense-remained closed from the turn of the year until the day 25th for maintenance. The stadium, which received 73 matches in 2024, underwent repairs to the lawn. During this period, the tricolor had to send their games in Moça Bonita, Casa do Bangu, at the beginning of the state.
After a flap in Fla-Flu, which followed the victory over vasco by B> 2 to 1 , Fluminense reached 11 points and goes on the eighth place , still far from the G-4, which guarantees a place in the semifinal. Now, the team will have a free week before returning to the field next Sunday (16), when facing Nova Iguaçu, at 16h (Brasilia), again in Maracanã. RGB (197, 0, 24); "> and Flamengo? In Second place of the 14 -point Carioca Championship classification, two behind the leader, Volta Redonda . The Dearest returns to the field this Wednesday (12) to another classic, this time against Botafogo , by the state of Rio de Janeiro.
Despite the away win with a goal from Pedro, the Rio de Janeiro team is eliminated from the Copa do Brasil after losing on penalties to Atlético-MG
06 Ago 2025 | 23:41 |
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On Wednesday night (06), Flamengo beat Atlético-MG 1-0 at Arena MRV , in Belo Horizonte, in the second leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil. With the same score as the first leg, but in favor of Rubro-Negro, the decision of the spot was left to the penalty shootout . In the penalties, the Minas Gerais team was more efficient and advanced to the semifinals.
Despite a strong performance over the 90 minutes, the result wasn't enough. In the penalty shootout, Atlético-MG converted four of their five attempts, while Mengão missed a penalty each from Wallace Yan and Samuel Lino.
After the end of the match, Filipe Luís, who led the team in the coach's absence , commented on the starting lineup and explained that the decisions were made based on the physical conditions of the available athletes.
"The decision on the starting lineup first involved some who didn't travel, Bruno Henrique and Luiz Araújo, who weren't fit to play , were barred. Some couldn't start because they were on vacation, like Lino, Royal, and Saúl," said Filipe Luís .
"Arrascaeta felt discomfort in the last game. And I put together a team with the players I have, just like in the first game , enough to win and play a great game. That's how they did it," said the coach.
Now out of the Copa do Brasil competition, the Rio team's focus is now fully on the Brazilian Championship . Next Saturday (09), Mengão hosts Mirassol at Maracanã, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), for the 18th round of the competition.
The Rio de Janeiro team beat Atlético-MG 1-0 away from home, equaling the aggregate score, but saw their place in the semifinals slip away on penalties after a mistake by Wallace.
06 Ago 2025 | 23:30 |
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On Wednesday night (06), Flamengo beat Atlético-MG 1-0 at Arena MRV , reversing the disadvantage of the first leg and equalizing the match at 1-1 on aggregate . The decision of the spot was left to penalties, where the Minas Gerais team got the best and stamped its passport to the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil.
With a strong performance, the Rubro-Negro dominated most of the match, creating clear chances, and finding the net with Pedro in the second half. However, their efficiency in penalty kicks made the difference: while Atlético-MG converted four of their five kicks, Wallace Yan missed the last one for the Rio de Janeiro team, sealing their elimination.
After the match ended, coach Filipe Luís showed support for Wallace Yan, who missed the decisive penalty . For the experienced player, the youngster demonstrated character by taking responsibility at such a crucial moment.
"He's a player with a lot of personality. He doesn't hide, he's not shy around anyone. He's been the center of attention, but Lyanco isn't a saint, and neither are Everson or Hulk. They provoke. They get involved in these game things," he said before concluding.
"In high-performance football, no one wants to lose. And that's how it is. As long as there's no violence, it's fine. Both teams want to win. Atlético-MG won. Wallace played a great game, he did what was in the game plan. He has personality and a great future ahead of him," said Filipe.
With the elimination in the Copa do Brasil, the focus now turns completely to the Brazilian Championship . On Saturday (09), Flamengo hosts Mirassol at Maracanã, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), for the 18th round of the tournament.
After winning at Arena MRV, Mengão equaled the aggregate score, but saw Atlético-MG be more efficient in penalties and secure a place in the semifinals
06 Ago 2025 | 23:10 |
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On Wednesday night (6), Flamengo beat Atlético-MG 1-0 at Arena MRV and tied the match 1-1 on aggregate. However, the penalty shootout decided who qualified for the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil. With perfect use of penalties, the Minas Gerais team confirmed their place, while Rubro-Negro said goodbye to the national competition.
Despite being eliminated, Flamengo performed well throughout the 90 minutes. With greater possession and offensive volume, the Rio de Janeiro team created good chances and scored through Pedro in the second half. However, the penalty shootout ended Flamengo's run in the tournament.
After the end of the match, Filipe Luís spoke about the choice of batsmen and defended Wallace Yan, who missed the last penalty for Mais Querido: " They were the players who bat better, who were available , who were more confident to bat," he said before concluding.
" I myself have made mistakes (being) very confident in penalty shootouts . Penalties are penalties, there is a very fine line between victory and defeat. The only thing I can say is that I am proud of the players who went out there and took the ball with the courage to take it," said the full-back.
During regulation time, Filipe Luís's team demonstrated control. Consistently creating opportunities and neutralizing Atlético-MG's attack, the team maintained its dominance.
Cebolinha's goal gave the fans hope, but the penalty shootout ultimately thwarted the red-and-blacks' plans. With Wallace Yan missing his shot and the Minas Gerais team converting the final ball , elimination was sealed, despite a competitive performance on the field.
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