Samuel Lino hails Flamengo’s draw with São Paulo in the Brasileirão | OneFootball

Samuel Lino scored against São Paulo and said he was happy

After providing an assist against Sport, Samuel Lino was involved in a goal again. This Wednesday (05), the forward scored in the 2-2 draw of Flamengo against São Paulo, at Vila Belmiro. Despite the frustrating result in the campaign for the leadership of the Brasileirão, the player valued the point earned as a visitor.

— The confidence wasn't low, I think it's a time, it's a process. Sometimes a player has a less good phase and now I'm getting back to my numbers. I was able to help in the game against Racing, the goal didn't count. Against Sport, in the last game, today against São Paulo. I'm happy to be helping. Today we couldn't leave with the victory, but that one point will be important —, said Samuel Lino.

— I think playing against a line of five is a very tight game, a very strong defensive game from them. But we knew how to get out in some parts of the game, we looked for opportunities, we looked for the goal. The second half, where the game got more tangled, we managed to make it 2-1. The game was going to open up more, then our player got sent off. But man, games against big teams that play with a line of five are always like this, it's a tight game, it's a closed game and an individual play, something that stands out individually that unlocks the game —, added the forward.

HOW WAS THE GAME?

São Paulo opened the scoring early in the game, with Luciano. However, Flamengo responded quickly, with Arrascaeta. In the final stage, Samuel Lino turned it around for Mengão, but soon after, Gonzalo Plata was sent off once again.

With one more player, São Paulo went all out and ended up equalizing with Ferreirinha. Thus, Flamengo now has 65 points, just like Palmeiras. However, Abel Ferreira's team can open up a three-point lead this Thursday (06), when they face Santos at Allianz Parque.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME?

Flamengo returns to the field against Santos this Sunday (09), at Maracanã. The match kicks off at 6:30 PM (Brasília time), with full coverage from Coluna do Fla, on the website, social media, and YouTube.

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