Leonardo Jardim highlights clean sheets and strong start at Flamengo | OneFootball

Flamengo won once again under the command of Leonardo Jardim. After winning the Carioca title against Fluminense last Sunday, the Rubro-Negro defeated Cruzeiro 2-0 this Wednesday, in the fifth round of the Brasileirão.

“Justified Victory”

In a press conference after the match, Jardim highlighted the team's defensive balance, which marked its second game without conceding goals.

“I think there are some important things to appreciate. Firstly, the team managed another game without conceding goals,” said the coach at the start of the press conference at Maracanã.

With a very strong start and pressure on Cruzeiro's ball exit, the Rubro-Negro scored a goal just four minutes into the game.

“It was important to start strong in the game. We created a lot in the first 20 minutes and, besides the goal, there were two shots on the post. On the other side, the opponent was there with a clear objective to achieve a good result, but we were more competent and the victory is highly justified,” completed the Flamengo coach.

*By Gazeta Press

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