Filipe Luís points out Botafogo’s flaws after Carioca semi-final | OneFootball

Flamengo defeated Botafogo with goals from Lucas Paquetá and Erick Pulgar

Flamengo defeated Botafogo last Sunday (15) by 2-1, playing at Estádio Nilton Santos, for the Campeonato Carioca. After the match, coach Filipe Luís commented on how the players identified the opponent's spaces to gain an advantage.

— The players managed to identify the spaces that Botafogo left, we were able to create this uncertainty in Botafogo's defensive phase. We managed to take advantage, reach their area well, sometimes the decision-making is better, sometimes it's worse. We had other chances, the ball didn't go in more times. The players felt more comfortable, felt good within what the game with the ball is —, began Filipe Luís.

— Anselmi was correcting during the game, managed to take away our advantages and block our exit, and it became a very balanced game. It was a very tactical game from Botafogo, so I give a lot of credit to what the players did. Those who went on the field were the ones I thought would be the best to win —, concluded the Flamengo coach.

HOW WAS THE GAME?

Playing away, Flamengo had the best chances against Botafogo. The red-black team took the lead with a goal from Lucas Paquetá. However, the rival equalized. Finally, Erick Pulgar made it 2-1 and sealed the final score of the classic at Estádio Nilton Santos.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY AGAIN?

Now, Flamengo leaves the Campeonato Carioca aside and focuses on the Recopa Sul-Americana. This is because the red-black team faces Lanús (ARG) this Thursday (19), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), for the first leg of the continental tournament.

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