Filipe Luís hails Pyramids, backs Flamengo’s Intercontinental push | OneFootball

Flamengo faces Pyramids (EGY) next Saturday (13)

The Flamengo is in the semifinals of the Intercontinental Cup after defeating Cruz Azul (MEX) 2-1 this Wednesday (10), in Doha. In a press conference, coach Filipe Luís praised the next opponent, the Pyramids (EGY), and mentioned the planning to advance to the final.

— I haven't studied the Pyramids much yet, but starting tomorrow I will analyze that, their other games, and think of a game plan both in defense and attack. But, as I said, to be in the semifinal of an intercontinental tournament means they are a great club, with a lot of quality —, began Filipe Luís.

— Winning 3-1 against Al-Ahli (SAU) shows that they are a very strong team, we have a lot of respect for them and we will try to pass in the best possible way so that the players understand their game — concluded the Flamengo coach, in a press conference.

HOW WAS THE GAME AGAINST CRUZ AZUL?

The Flamengo defeated Cruz Azul 2-1, and it was a hard-fought victory. This is because the red-black team took the lead with a goal by Arrascaeta. Soon after, Sánchez equalized before the break. Finally, the Uruguayan midfielder put Mengo ahead and sealed the final score of the game.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY AGAINST PYRAMIDS?

Thus, Flamengo now focuses on Pyramids. The team led by Filipe Luís faces the Africans next Saturday (13), at 2 PM (Brasília time), in Doha, valid for the semifinal of the Intercontinental Cup.

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