Vitória boss Jair Ventura hails Flamengo, praises Pulgar goal | OneFootball

What did Jair Ventura say after the Flamengo vs Vitória match?

Flamengo beat Vitória 2-0 this Sunday (09) in a match valid for the 22nd round of the Brasileirão. In the post-match press conference, coach Jair Ventura admitted the difficulty faced by the Bahia-based team and was full of praise for Erick Pulgar’s goal.

— Pulgar’s goal, again, even more beautiful than the other one. In the first half we had trouble playing, in the second half we improved. Pulgar’s goal changes the game. On the counterattack we conceded a goal. We played a very even game in the second half, even with fatigue and absences — he said, before concluding:

— We still haven’t won away from home, we have to be held accountable and we want to improve. It could have been this same score even if we had rested for 11 days. Credit to Flamengo, to Pulgar, who chose Vitória to place a shot into the top corner — concluded Jair Ventura.

How did the Flamengo vs Vitória match go?

Flamengo came into this Sunday’s match (09) under pressure to get a positive result after two straight draws in the Brasileirão. So, the Rubro-Negro opened the scoring just 14 minutes into the first half, with a stunning goal by Erick Pulgar, who tried his luck from outside the box.

After that, Leonardo Jardim’s team remained in control of the action, but wasted chances to extend the lead. Then, in the 35th minute of the second half, Bruno Henrique scored Flamengo’s second goal of the match.

What is Flamengo’s situation in the Brasileirão?

With the result against Vitória, Flamengo cut Palmeiras’ lead at the top of the Brasileirão. The Rubro-Negro remain in second place with 42 points, while the São Paulo side have 48. Finally, Vitória sit in 13th place with 26 points.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Flamengo now return to the pitch this Wednesday (12) to face Cruzeiro in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16. The match will take place at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla brings you every detail of Flamengo’s 2026 season. So, stay tuned to the website, social media, and YouTube. In addition, Globo (free-to-air TV), GE TV (YouTube), and Paramount+ (streaming) will broadcast the match against Cruzeiro.

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