Jardim finds silver lining in Flamengo flaw v Vitória in Copa do Brasil | OneFootball

Leonardo Jardim analyzed Flamengo’s win over Vitória

Against Vitória, Flamengo hit the woodwork, forced the opposing goalkeeper into making big saves, and more. However, the Most Beloved only managed to find the net twice in the 2-1 win in the Copa do Brasil. Asked whether the number of missed chances is a concern, coach Leonardo Jardim downplayed it and saw a positive side to the situation.

— My experience in football tells me that when we create a number of chances, as we did in these last two matches, and don’t convert many of them, the future will be promising because there will come a time when the balls will start going in. I worry when we don’t create chances. I like my teams to create. Because there will come a time when things will go well. That’s why creating is important —, Leonardo Jardim began.

— For a team of Flamengo’s stature, it’s important to play attacking football. And that’s what attacking football is. We had 20 shots to the opponent’s five. The opponent scored one from five. And from 20, we scored two. The opponent’s conversion rate was very good. But things happen when you create. In one match or another, we’ll create fewer chances and maybe score more goals —, added the Flamengo coach.

WHAT WERE THE CLEAREST CHANCES?

In first-half stoppage time, Everton Cebolinha, unmarked, missed a chance from inside the box. In addition, early in the second half, Arrascaeta unleashed a rocket and the ball crashed off the crossbar after a slight touch by Vitória goalkeeper Lucas Arcanjo.

Flamengo found the net early in the first half with a superb long-range goal by Evertton Araújo, and with a goal by Pedro after a fine cross from Bruno Henrique. On the other hand, Vitória had far fewer shots, as Jardim pointed out, and scored once through Erick.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

The second leg between Flamengo and Vitória will take place on May 14 at Barradão, with Mengo able to advance with a draw. Before that, however, the Most Beloved will have other priorities. On Sunday (26), for example, the Most Beloved faces Atlético-MG in the 13th round of the Brasileirão.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.