Cruzeiro keeper hails Maracanã draw with Flamengo: “I leave happy” | OneFootball

Cássio was honest when answering a question about the result against Flamengo

Flamengo put pressure on Cruzeiro, but couldn’t break the deadlock against the team from Minas Gerais at Maracanã this Thursday (02). After the match, goalkeeper Cássio, who was crucial for the draw, celebrated the result and highlighted that he was happy not to have lost to Mengo.

— I think I leave happy with the result, right? If you analyze the Brazilian Championship, how many teams have managed to take four points from Flamengo? It’s a very tough team, very competitive, that will fight until the end — Cássio began.

— We came here (Maracanã) and fought. (…) It was a tough game, a direct clash up front, and we managed to play a great match, with fight, dedication, and commitment. I leave happy — concluded the Cruzeiro goalkeeper, right after the final whistle, still on the Maracanã pitch.

WHAT IS THE REASON FOR THE CELEBRATION?

Cruzeiro was left with one player less in this Thursday’s match (02) and saw Flamengo apply pressure. However, the red-and-black team was stopped by goalkeeper Cássio, who made important saves and held the result at Maracanã.

With this, Flamengo reached 55 points and remains the leader of the Brazilian Championship. Cruzeiro, who celebrated the draw, now occupies third place in the standings, with 51 points, but with one more match played than the Most Beloved.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

Now, Flamengo leaves Cruzeiro behind and focuses on its upcoming commitments. The team led by Filipe Luís will face Bahia on Sunday (05), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Arena Fonte Nova, in Salvador, in a match valid for the 27th round.

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