Jardim rues dropped points, praises Flamengo with ten men | OneFootball

Flamengo drew 1-1 with Corinthians this Sunday (22)

Flamengo drew 1-1 with Corinthians this Sunday (22) at the Neo Química Arena, during the eighth round of the Brasileirão. The red-and-black team suffered a sending-off early in the second half but managed to withstand the pressure even with one player less.

During the post-match press conference, Leonardo Jardim praised Flamengo's attitude in the face of adversity, highlighting the players' dedication and collective effort. According to the coach, resisting almost 45 minutes with one less player and conceding only one shot on goal deserves recognition, despite the lost points.

— Flamengo does not play to draw. We lost two points. In the first half, we had a slight superiority. In the second half, we believed we would improve, but due to the events of the game, it wasn't possible. The players deserve congratulations. Playing almost 45 minutes with ten players against Corinthians and conceding only one shot on goal is commendable -, he said.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S SITUATION IN THE BRASILEIRÃO?

With the point gained from the draw, Flamengo remained in the G-4 of the Brasileirão. Currently, the Red-and-Black occupies the fourth position, with 14 points in seven matches played, one less than the top three teams.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME IN THE BRASILEIRÃO?

Due to the break for the FIFA Date, Flamengo will return to the Brasileirão on April 2, when they face Red Bull Bragantino. The match is scheduled for 9:30 PM (Brasília time) in Bragança Paulista. As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will cover all the details of the match with full coverage on YouTube, as well as updates on the website and social media.

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