Early moaning! Vitória pressure refs before Flamengo, Copa do Brasil | OneFootball

Coach Jair Ventura looked ahead to Thursday’s match (14) against Flamengo

It’s become a trend! Talking about refereeing before, during, and after matches against Flamengo is the new weapon used by teams around the country. This Saturday (09), after drawing with Fluminense in the Brasileirão, Vitória coach Jair Ventura put some ‘pressure’ on the referee who will officiate Thursday’s clash (14) in the Copa do Brasil.

— We’re going up against the best squad in Brazilian football, but at our home ground. We know that when what’s supposed to happen does happen, like it did today (Saturday), it helps make things less difficult. I hope the refereeing is fair, like it was today, and that we can put in a great performance — said Jair Ventura in a press conference.

— I’m not even going to call on the fans, because there probably aren’t any tickets left. Our supporters know we need them and, when we’re together, we know we can play a great match. We respect the strongest squad in Brazilian football, but now it’s at our house. Hopefully we can come away with qualification — added the Vitória coach.

WHY ARE YOU CRYING, JAIR?

In the first leg of the Copa do Brasil, Flamengo won 2-1. However, Vitória complained heavily about the refereeing, demanding red cards for Luiz Araújo, Saúl, and Arrascaeta. In the first two cases, the Bahia side claims the number 7 and the Spaniard threw elbows. In the Uruguayan’s case, they called for a red card over a possible studs-up challenge.

WHEN IS VITÓRIA VS FLAMENGO?

Needing only a draw to advance to the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil, Flamengo faces Vitória next Thursday (14) at Estádio Manoel Barradas, Barradão. If the Bahia side wins by a one-goal margin, the tie will go to penalties.

Before thinking about Vitória, Flamengo is fully focused on Grêmio. This Sunday (10), Mengão takes on the team from Rio Grande do Sul in Porto Alegre in the 15th round of the Brasileirão. If Mengão is on the pitch, then there is full coverage from Coluna do Fla, live from Rio Grande do Sul.

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