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ALL BAD! GRAMADO RUIM, FLAMENGO AND VASCO BAD IN A 0X0 THAT HURTS THE EYES OF THOSE WHO WATCHED

Flamengo plays poorly and leaves something to be desired in the first classic of the year

Marcelo Cortes/CRF
Marcelo Cortes/CRF

04 Fev 2024 | 21:06 |

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Flamengo had the victory in hand, but was unable to beat Vasco. This Sunday (04), the rivals drew 0-0, in the sixth round of the Campeonato Carioca, at Maracanã. However, Gabigol had the chance to guarantee the result for Mengão, but missed a penalty in the 44th minute of the second half.


Tite chose the team he considers ideal at the moment, with just one change, out of necessity. Vetoed by the medical department, Ayrton Lucas, with gastroenteritis, did not even remain on the bench. Thus, the coach had to improvise Varela on the left, and Wesley started on the favorite side.


SUMMARY


The game started hot, after all, right away with 30 seconds in, Léo Pelé gave Wesley a hard tackle. The red-and-black full-back fell badly and was almost replaced, with shoulder pain, but continued in the classic. With four minutes, Varela, improvised on the left, crossed into the area. However, fellow countryman Arrascaeta was unable to take advantage and missed a good chance, with a header, ending up in the hands of Léo Jardim.

The keynote at the start of the game was Flamengo suffocating Vasco with the ball, and the rival I couldn't play, abusing the kicks. On the other hand, the red and black team exchanged good passes, always passing through De La Cruz. In the 21st minute, a move that irritated the Red and Blacks. Striker David threw an elbow at Gerson, but referee Wagner Magalhães only gave a yellow card.


With 35 minutes, Flamengo took away the scream of 'uuuhhh' from the fans. Everton Cebolinha saw goalkeeper Léo Jardim outside the goal and tried to cover, behind the midfield line. However, the Vasco native recovered in time and avoided the red-black number 11's goal. In the 42nd minute, an impressive chance was wasted by Mengão.

Arrascaeta took a corner from the right, and Fabrício Bruno appeared completely free in the area, but the defender headed over Vasco's goal. With 43′, another chance: De La Cruz threw it to Arrascaeta, and the number 14 found Pedro, fine, to finish. However, the owner of the 9 sent it away.

At 45 minutes, Vasco's only opportunity in the first half, however, which scared the Rubro-Negra Nation. Lucas Piton crossed from the left, to the head of Argentine Vegetti, and the center forward tested hard, displacing Rossi. However, Léo Pereira saved, on the line, avoiding the opponent's goal.

For the second half, Tite did not change the team, but Flamengo had a change. If in the first stage Mengão played with the red and black uniform, after the break, the players wore the white number 2 shirt. And the new Manto almost got lucky after just one minute: Arrascaeta took a free kick in the area, and Fabrício Bruno missed a header.

Flamengo's defenders continued to attack. With seven minutes, Léo Pereira took advantage of a corner kick and attempted a volley, over the goal. At 13′, another impressive move by Vasco's attack. After a cross from the left, Rossi left the goal very badly, the ball hit Varela, it fell to Vegetti, who hit the post and after a lot of confusion, Léo Pereira saved it.

After the scare, the fans Flamengo's team exploded in the 17th minute, when Wesley started from the right, tried to cross, the ball deflected and almost deceived Léo Jardim. Afterwards, the goalkeeper saved a good header from Everton Cebolinha. After the move, Tite called on Bruno Henrique and Gabigol, who replaced Pedro and Cebolinha.

Gabigol's first shot came in the 28th minute, after receiving the ball from outside the area and taking a risk on the left side of the goal. vascaina. Shortly after the play, Tite made another change, replacing Luiz Araújo with Nicolás de la Cruz, who debuted with Manto Sagrado at Maracanã. Flamengo's number 10 had a good chance at 38′, in a rehearsed play, but the ball went over the top.

At the end of the game, Flamengo lost the chance to win. Arrascaeta was brought down in the area, the referee signaled a penalty. However, Gabigol hit very poorly, and goalkeeper Léo Jardim made the save. The move took place in the 44th minute of the second half.

NEXT GAME

Flamengo will have another classic in the Campeonato Carioca, after all, the opponent will be Botafogo. The ball starts at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) on Wednesday (07), again at Maracanã.

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Emerson Royal is experiencing a new phase at Filipe Luís's Flamengo: “he asked me…”

The full-back played a key role in the 2-0 victory over Juventude and reveals that the coach's request enhances his characteristics.

Emerson Royal reveals Filipe Luís's request at Flamengo to enhance his characteristics - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Emerson Royal reveals Filipe Luís's request at Flamengo to enhance his characteristics - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

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Flamengo beat Juventude 2-0 last Sunday (14), at Alfredo Jaconi, for the Brazilian Championship, and ended a 28-year winless streak in Caxias do Sul. Arrascaeta opened the scoring and Emerson Royal closed the score, scoring his first goal for the club .


Emerson Royal reveals Filipe Luís's request at Flamengo: "Filipe wants me to be sharp, exploring my physical strength"


After the match, the full-back revealed a conversation with coach Filipe Luís, who advised him on attacking positioning: "I received criticism when I played injured because I couldn't give my best. But I wanted to stay on the field to help Flamengo . Filipe explained to me what he wanted from me: to get to the far post. I even asked my teammates to watch me during that movement," Royal said.


RETURN AS HOLDER

It was the full-back's first game since returning from injury. Royal had sprained his left ankle on August 13 against Internacional in the Copa Libertadores. Since then, he had only played a few minutes in the draw with Grêmio at Maracanã.


According to the player, Filipe Luís asked him to play differently than he was used to in his career: "At Tottenham, I played as a defensive midfielder, on the inside. But Filipe wants me to be sharp, exploiting my physical strength, passing, and crossing. He knows my ability to support, and that can really help the team ."

DISPUTE FOR POSITION

Signed in July for €9 million (approximately R$58 million) from Milan, Emerson Royal is competing for a spot with Varela, who was rested against Juventude due to a groin injury. " Big teams are like that; they always have top-notch players . Varela has a lot of quality, and so do I. The competition is healthy, we work hard, and the choice is Filipe's," said the full-back.

NEXT COMMITMENTS

On Thursday (18), Flamengo faces Estudiantes in the Libertadores (quarter-finals, first leg), at 9:30 pm, at Maracanã . The Most Beloved only returns to the field for the Brasileirão on Sunday (21), against Vasco, also at the sacred temple.


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Flamengo vs Illawarra Hawks - where to watch and time of the Basketball World Cup

Flamengo competes in the 2025 Club Basketball World Cup, with games broadcast by FlamengoTV, narrated by João Guilherme and commented by Duda Machado

FlaBasquete begins its journey at the 2025 Basketball World Cup in Singapore, with games against NBA G League United and Illawarra Hawks - photo: reproduction
FlaBasquete begins its journey at the 2025 Basketball World Cup in Singapore, with games against NBA G League United and Illawarra Hawks - photo: reproduction

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FlaBasquete has an international challenge ahead in the FIBA Intercontinental Club Cup , considered the basketball world championship. The red-black team debuts this Thursday (18) against NBA G League United, from the USA, at 6 am (Brasília time).


On September 19th, also at 6 am, Flamengo faces the Illawarra Hawks of Australia , with decisive matches scheduled for the weekend. All matches will be broadcast exclusively on Flamengo TV , bringing every play of the competition directly to the red-and-black nation.


BROADCAST AND COMMENTARY TEAM


João Guilherme will be the narrator, with commentary from Flamengo basketball legend Duda Machado. Emerson Santos, also known as Emershow, will be reporting from the courts in Singapore .

TEAM PREPARATION AND EXPECTATIONS


Under the command of Sérgio Hernández, known as "Oveja," Flamengo held a training camp in Spain, facing local teams. The coach highlighted the club's confidence and structure: " We are very happy and excited to represent the continent in a competition of this magnitude. We want to put Flamengo at the top of the world – where it should always be ," stated Oveja.

FLAMENGO'S HISTORY IN THE CLUB WORLD CUP

Flamengo has already won the world title on two occasions: 2014: Victory over Maccabi Haifa (Israel), 90 to 77, at Maracanãzinho, with highlights for Marcelinho Machado, Marquinhos, Laprovittola and Olivinha . 2022: Two-time championship in Egypt, beating Hereda San Pablo Burgos (Spain), with Yago, Olivinha and Luke Martínez leading the team.


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Flamengo could have 3 absences to face Estudiantes - check it out

Players are still recovering and will not be available to Filipe Luís for the duel this Thursday (18), at Maracanã, for the first leg of the quarterfinals

Pulgar, Jorginho and Alex Sandro will be out for Flamengo against Estudiantes; see the likely lineup for the red-and-black team in the Libertadores - photo: reproduction
Pulgar, Jorginho and Alex Sandro will be out for Flamengo against Estudiantes; see the likely lineup for the red-and-black team in the Libertadores - photo: reproduction

17 Set 2025 | 19:00 |

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Flamengo held a training session at Ninho do Urubu on Wednesday afternoon (17) with the entire squad on the field. However, Pulgar, Jorginho and Alex Sandro are still doing specific work and will not be available for the game on Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, at Maracanã, for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores.


Chilean midfielder Erick Pulgar has returned to action on the pitch, but still needs at least two weeks to be cleared for the final phase of physical conditioning. He is recovering from a fracture in the fifth metatarsal of his right foot, suffered in June.


FLAMENGO'S LOSINGS


Jorginho and Alex Sandro are also out of the squad . The Italian-Brazilian midfielder is treating a muscle swelling in his left thigh and is undergoing transition activities supervised by physiotherapists. The left-back, meanwhile, continues to recover from a left calf injury.

Without the trio, Flamengo should enter the field with: Rossi; Varela (or Emerson Royal), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; De la Cruz (or Allan), Saúl and Arrascaeta; Gonzalo Plata, Bruno Henrique (or Pedro) and Samuel Lino.


STUDENTS IN THE LIBERTADORES

On the other side, coach Eduardo Domínguez projects a balanced match and highlighted Estudiantes' confidence in achieving a good result away from home. The Argentine team had a solid campaign in the group stage, eliminating Cerro Porteño in the round of 16 , and has three away wins, losing only to Botafogo .



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