Decisive Pulgar celebrates goal that sends Flamengo to Carioca semi-final | OneFootball

The feeling of redemption marked Pulgar at the end of the classic match in which Flamengo beat Botafogo 2-1 this Sunday, in the quarter-finals of the Carioca, at Nilton Santos. The midfielder highlighted that the goal that secured the qualification was a relief after his fluctuation during the game.

“I managed to turn my mistake around so Flamengo could win the match. This also gives a lot of confidence now for the upcoming games, which are very important. So, we know we have to keep working to keep improving,” the athlete told TV Globo.

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Pulgar also spoke about the expectations regarding the first leg of the Recopa Sudamericana against Lanús. “We hope we can do well. Now we will focus on the new objective,” he declared.

In the first leg of the Recopa Sudamericana final, Flamengo faces Lanús this Thursday at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) in Argentina.

*By Gazeta Press

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