Flamengo boss reflects on Bangu defeat, praises players’ fighting spirit | OneFootball

How was the game between Flamengo and Bangu?

Flamengo was defeated 2-1 by Bangu this Wednesday (14th), in the first round of the Carioca. After the match, in a press conference, coach Bruno Pivetti analyzed the defeat and highlighted the determination of the Garotos do Ninho to seek the result.

— The players gave their all during the match. Everything became more difficult after the goals we conceded at the start. Two mistakes cost us two goals. After that, it's hard to catch up, the players fought, we made it 2-1, and had opportunities to equalize and turn the match around – he said, before concluding:

— I leave proud of the fighting spirit of the players, who are under-20s playing at a professional level. We try to shield them in the best way and make adjustments to compete in the same way – concluded Bruno Pivetti.

How was the game between Flamengo and Bangu?

Bangu started the match 'full steam ahead'. Thus, Patrick opened the scoring just four minutes in and Garrinsha extended the lead at 12’. Still in the first half, the Rubro-Negro showed signs of a comeback with a brilliant goal by Guilherme over the goalkeeper, but neither team scored again.

How is Flamengo's performance in the Carioca?

Due to the Rubro-Negro's presence in the Supercopa do Brasil, the 5th round of the Carioca had to be brought forward. Thus, Flamengo and Portuguesa drew 1-1 last Sunday (11th). In other words, the Most Beloved is still in search of their first victory in the state championship.

What is Flamengo's next game?

Flamengo will now return to the field this Saturday (17th) to face Volta Redonda. The match will take place at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at the Raulino de Oliveira stadium, for the second round of the Carioca.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the game between Flamengo and Volta Redonda, through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, SporTV (closed channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Rubro-Negro match.

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