Flamengo striker blames referee for Copa do Brasil exit: “Everyone saw” | OneFootball

Flamengo bid farewell to the Women's Brazilian Cup this Wednesday (17)

The Flamengo said goodbye to the Brazilian Cup Women's competition this Wednesday (17), after a 1-0 loss to São Paulo in the quarterfinals of the tournament. Flamengo forward, Cristiane, vented after the elimination and heavily criticized the refereeing.

— Today's match, everyone saw, there's no need to even talk about it. There's a refereeing that is biased and also made mistakes for São Paulo, okay. But a refereeing that ends up defining the match is complicated. I don't know the choices they make to put in such a big game like this, which is a Flamengo x São Paulo -, she said, before concluding:

— But, unfortunately, today it influenced a lot for us. We had a significant evolution compared to the beginning of the year. This is noticeable. But when you encounter a refereeing that influences the game, it becomes difficult -, Cristiane concluded.

How was the game between Flamengo and São Paulo?

The first half of the classic was quite balanced, with São Paulo starting the game better and Flamengo controlling the ball possession after 20 minutes. However, neither team managed to score before the break.

In the second half, São Paulo returned to attack. In a lapse by the Flamengo's defense, the home team created a chance that fell to Duda Serrana. Thus, the forward scored for the team from São Paulo, securing qualification to the semifinals of the Brazilian Cup.

What is Flamengo's next game?

After the farewell in the Brazilian Cup, Flamengo shifts focus to the next commitment of the season. This Saturday (20), the Girls from Gávea start their journey in the Carioca Championship, against Búzios, at 3pm (Brasília time).

The Flamengo, in fact, remains the reference team in the Carioca Women's Championship. This is because, in addition to being the current champion, the Most Beloved has eight state titles. Thus, as usual, the Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match.

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