Rafael Guanaes: Mirassol better than Flamengo, “We had more of the game” | OneFootball

What was the match between Flamengo and Mirassol like?

Flamengo beat Mirassol 2-0 this Wednesday (02), in a postponed match from the fourth round of the Brasileirão. In the game, Fla dominated the first half, but Mirassol created the best chances in the second half. So, in a press conference, coach Rafael Guanaes analyzed the clash and praised the São Paulo side.

What did Rafael Guanaes say about the Flamengo vs. Mirassol match?

— I also liked the first half; we had some good moments. On the first goal, we were hit on the counterattack in a situation where we were about to attack Flamengo from a set piece. We didn’t read the play well in the final action and then made mistakes with our cover. The second goal happened at a moment when we were down to ten men, already near the end of the first half — he said, before concluding:

— In the second half, we had much more attacking volume. Flamengo demands a lot of attention and concentration when defending because they have a lot of individual and tactical variety. If I’m not mistaken, they had one shot on target. The best chances were ours. If we score from Formiga’s chance or Fernandinho’s, that could have given us the energy to go after the game — the coach added.

The numbers from the match between Flamengo and Mirassol

Jorge Carrascal scored Flamengo’s first goal in the 14th minute, while Lucas Paquetá doubled the lead in the 43rd minute. Therefore, Leonardo Jardim’s team built its advantage in the opening half of the match. Fla thoroughly controlled the first half, with 59% possession and 13 shots, compared to Mirassol’s just one.

However, the scenario completely changed in the second half. Mirassol had seven shots, including one off the post, while Flamengo managed only one effort. With the lead already established, the Rubro-Negro simply managed the result.

What does the Brasileirão table look like after the match?

With the win, Rubro-Negro remains in second place, with 51 points. Therefore, Flamengo is now just one point behind leaders Palmeiras. As a result, each round carries extra weight in the direct battle for the national title.

Mirassol, meanwhile, stayed in 16th place, with 25 points. In this way, Rafael Guanaes’ team remains in the fight to pull away from the relegation zone, occupied by Vasco, Internacional, Remo and Chapecoense.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Flamengo now returns to the pitch this Sunday (06) to face Remo. The match will take place at 4:00 p.m. (Brasília time) at Mangueirão, in Belém, for the 26th round of the Brasileirão.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla brings you all the details of Flamengo’s 2026 season. So, stay tuned to the website, social media and YouTube. In addition, Globo (free-to-air), GE TV (YouTube) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the match against Remo.

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