Atlético-MG keeper: Flamengo squad were favourites | OneFootball

Everson was in the penalty shootout between Flamengo and Atlético-MG for the Copa do Brasil

After the elimination of the Flamengo in the penalties, goalkeeper Everson admitted to having faced the best squad in the country. This is because Rubro-Negro and the miners faced each other in the return match of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil, this Wednesday (06), at Arena MRV.

— Of course, it means a lot. We come out much stronger, from another penalty decision, like the one in the South American tournament. We come out stronger. The current champion and the two finalists of the last competition... So, eliminating the current champion, the strongest squad... the best squad in the country, obviously, was the favorite to advance in this duel between the two teams. So, very happy to have done my part, this contribution, to have saved another penalty and to have made the fifth shot with more certainty, and to have helped my team to advance to the next phase, which was very important for us, right? -, said Everson, in an interview with 'SporTV'.

And the game?

Even away from home, Flamengo dominated the match, opened 1-0 with a great goal from Everton Cebolinha, but wasted several clear chances. In the second half, Atlético-MG improved, even hit the post with Gustavo Scarpa, but couldn't score the equalizer.

With the aggregate score 1-1, the spot was decided on penalties. Flamengo even had an advantage after Rossi defended the shot from Paraguayan Júnior Alonso. Everson, however, defended the shot from Samuel Lino, and Wallace Yan kicked it out, which eliminated the vice-champion of the Copa do Brasil 2024.

What are Flamengo's next games?

Next Saturday (09), the Most Beloved turns its attention to the Brasileirão, where it leads the table. At 6:30 pm (Brasília time), Rubro-Negro faces Mirassol, at Maracanã. On Wednesday (13), the challenge will be for the Libertadores, against Internacional, also in Rio de Janeiro.

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