Jardim downplays Fluminense v Flamengo effort: ‘It’d be unfair’ | OneFootball

Flamengo defeated Fluminense 2-1 in the 11th round of the Brasileirão

Flamengo’s 2-1 win over Fluminense was by a narrow scoreline. However, Leonardo Jardim believes the Rubro-Negro were dominant at the Maracanã. Therefore, according to the coach, a draw in the 11th round of the Brasileirão would have been unfair.

— I tried to fit De la Cruz in with three in midfield because our defensive midfielders were overloaded. Paquetá was no longer stepping up in the press, Evertton was tired. I tried to pack the midfield. Then I brought on Bruno Henrique to play further forward and provide depth -, Jardim said, before adding:

— We had two chances, with Plata and Bruno Henrique, and if we had scored, it would already have been 4-1. We ended up not killing off the game and suffered because of it. Honestly, if Fluminense had equalized, it would have been a huge injustice. I don’t think football is that unfair; it always favors the better team -, the manager said.

How did Flamengo beat Fluminense?

The rubro-negro side’s three points came from Pedro’s feet. The first goal came after a mistake by Fábio. The second came after a cross from Samuel Lino. However, a defensive mistake by Fla allowed Savarino to pull one back for the opponent.

What is Rubro-Negro’s next match?

Flamengo’s next challenge will be in the Libertadores. This Thursday (16), Leonardo Jardim’s team faces Independiente Medellín (COL) at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time at the Maracanã, in the second round of the tournament.

Thus, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Independiente Medellín through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, ESPN and Disney+ will broadcast the Libertadores match.

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