São Paulo boss celebrates but still winless vs Flamengo, past clashes | OneFootball

Flamengo played at Vila Belmiro and drew 2-2 with the team led by Hernán Crespo

Coach Hernán Crespo took the 2-2 draw with Flamengo on Wednesday (05) as a victory. However, the Argentine coach remains winless against the Rubro-Negro while in charge of São Paulo.

— It's never easy to play against Flamengo, they are a team of great quality. I will regret the end because we thought we could turn it around, but finishing the game with this feeling is very good, considering the current moment of Flamengo -, highlighted Crespo.

The match, valid for the 32nd round of the Brasileirão, at Vila Belmiro, was the third meeting between Crespo and Flamengo. Thus, the record shows two victories for the Most Beloved and one draw, with no triumph for the Argentine.

What are the matches between Crespo and Flamengo?

Therefore, Crespo has suffered a thrashing and a painful 2-0 defeat. The Argentine coach is in his second stint in charge of São Paulo. The former striker took over after the dismissal of Luis Zubeldía.

What happened in Flamengo vs São Paulo?

Flamengo fell behind after a slip-up by the Rubro-Negro defense and a shot by Luciano. However, Arrascaeta, from a penalty, equalized shortly after and didn't let the opposing team celebrate for long.

In the second half, the Rubro-Negro began to have more possession of the ball. Then, Samuel Lino turned the game around for the Mengão. However, with the expulsion of Gonzalo Plata, São Paulo equalized in the final minutes.

What is Flamengo's next match?

The Most Beloved and Crespo will not meet again this year. Thus, the next opponent for the Rubro-Negro will be Santos this Sunday (09). The match will take place from 6:30 PM (Brasília time) at Maracanã, for the 33rd round of the Brasileirão.

The Coluna do Fla will cover the match through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, SporTV (cable channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast Flamengo vs Santos.

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