Zubeldía rues missed chances after Fluminense draw: "Bitter feeling"

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·6 February 2026

Zubeldía rues missed chances after Fluminense draw: "Bitter feeling"

After the 1-1 draw between Fluminense and Bahia at Fonte Nova, in the second round of the Brazilian Championship, coach Luis Zubeldía assessed that the team let the victory slip away by not taking advantage of the chances they created.

According to the Argentine coach, the Tricolor had clear opportunities to extend the lead but failed in the finishing. Flu wasted at least two one-on-one chances with the opposing goalkeeper, which could have secured all three points away from home.

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“Everyone knows, including the players, that when you have two one-on-one situations with the goalkeeper, those are plays where you kill the game. As a visitor, this is the third time I’ve played here, and with Bahia the matches are open, and in this game of transitions, being decisive is always important. The result overall had a bit to do with the way the game unfolded. I have the feeling that we had the chance to kill it, and that leaves a bitter feeling when you draw 1-1,” analyzed Zubeldía.

Now, Fluminense turns its attention to the match against Maricá, next Sunday at Maracanã, when they could win the Taça Guanabara.

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