“Giant v minnow”: journalist’s reality check on Flamengo v Vasco | OneFootball

Flamengo triumphed over Vasco 1-0 at Maracanã in the third round of the Carioca

For 13 matches now, Vasco hasn’t known what it’s like to beat Flamengo. Besides the track record, the difference in management quality is one of the reasons why the duel between the Rio teams no longer carries the label of a classic, as the dominance of the red-and-black is overwhelming.

— Vasco is a giant club, but by these numbers, it’s not a classic. It’s a classic in name, but not in performance. It’s a big team as if it were facing a small team — highlighted journalist Eduardo Tironi this Thursday (22).

What is the context of Tironi’s statement?

Tironi and several other professionals were impressed by the dominance that Flamengo imposed on Wednesday (21). In addition to more than 30 shots on goal, the Rubro-Negro didn’t let Vasco play, and it was up to goalkeeper Léo Jardim to prevent a rout.

So, only Carrascal’s volley beat the Vasco keeper, who ended up being named man of the match. The victory took place at Maracanã in the third round of the Campeonato Carioca.

Why is Flamengo’s management better?

Recently, Vasco has watched Flamengo stack up titles and recognition. Ninho do Urubu, for example, is one of the benchmarks on the continent. Meanwhile, their rival is going through a crisis with the sale of their Football Corporation (SAF).

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Flamengo returns to face Fluminense this Sunday (25). Moreover, the classic will take place from 6pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the fourth round of the Carioca. Thus, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the Fla-Flu through YouTube, the website, and social media.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.