Filipe Luís pokes at squad after draw with Vasco in the Brasileirão | OneFootball

Flamengo Created Chances but Couldn't Defeat Vasco

The Flamengo even took the lead, but ended up drawing with Vasco 1-1 last Sunday (21). After the match, coach Filipe Luís explained why he chose Bruno Henrique and questioned the team's decision-making ability.

— We didn't change anything in our game model. The spaces are what they are. If the opponent marks our midfielders individually, obviously they can't perform. If the defender jumps on our midfielders, the space is behind, and the players on the field have to identify where that space is. It's not a long ball, it's a deep pass — started Filipe Luís.

— That's why the option for Bruno Henrique, we knew they would push up the line and he is one of the best at attacking space on our team. With this individual marking, it would be one-on-one at the back. We often got out this way because there's no way to play short if the opponent matches us in all sectors. We weren't at our best in decision-making. Our way of playing hasn't changed, it's the players who identify the space where the opponent leaves — concluded the Flamengo coach.

HOW WAS THE GAME?

The Flamengo opened the scoring with Jorge Carrascal, after a shot by Bruno Henrique, still in the first half. However, Vasco equalized before the break, taking the tie into halftime.

In the second half, Flamengo dominated the actions and had opportunities to score another goal. However, goalkeeper Léo Jardim and the crossbar prevented the red-black attack. As a result, the match ended in a 1-1 draw.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

Now, Flamengo shifts focus to the Copa Libertadores. The red-black team takes the field this Thursday (25) against Estudiantes (ARG) at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) in Argentina, for the second leg of the quarterfinals.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.