Jorginho hails Flamengo but rues missed chances: "Needed a goal" | OneFootball

On this Thursday, for the 26th round of the Brasileirão, Flamengo hosted Cruzeiro at Maracanã and drew without goals. Midfielder Jorginho praised the performance of the Rio team, but regretted the wasted opportunities.

“We lacked the goal. I believe our team played the game we prepared for. We created the chances, but we didn't finish with a goal. They have their qualities. At the moment of transition we could have made a better decision. Some small details, but I believe it was a good game and I think we deserved the victory. Now we move on," he said.

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With the result, the leader Flamengo reached 55 points and saw the distance to Palmeiras, who beat Vasco, decrease. Now, only three points separate the two teams. The São Paulo team still has 24 matches, one less than the Rubro-Negro. Cruzeiro, on the other hand, wasted the chance to take over the vice-leadership and remained in third place, now with 51 points in 26 games.

The next match for the Rubro-Negro will be against Bahia, at Arena Fonte Nova, in Salvador. The ball rolls at 6:30 pm (Brasília time) next Sunday (5), for the 27th round of the Brasileirão.

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