Leonardo Jardim hails win, says why Flamengo beat Grêmio in Brasileirão | OneFootball

Flamengo beat Grêmio with a goal from Jorge Carrascal in the second half

Flamengo defeated Grêmio 1-0 this Sunday (10) in Porto Alegre, in a match valid for the Brazilian Championship. After the match, Leonardo Jardim celebrated the win, recalled the recent history against Grêmio, and mentioned why Mengo deserved the victory.

— Another important win, three important points away from home. In a matchup that is always difficult, history shows that Grêmio had not lost here for some time. In the last 12 meetings, Flamengo had only won three here —, Leonardo Jardim began.

— The victory is extremely deserved because we were the better team in the first and second halves. Our efficiency in attack was not the best, and we hit the post twice. But it was an extremely justified win based on what the team produced in both halves. The players deserve congratulations —, concluded the Flamengo coach.

WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF FLAMENGO VS GRÊMIO?

Flamengo have a positive record against Grêmio in Porto Alegre. In the 12 matches mentioned by Leonardo Jardim, the Rubro-Negro side came away with six wins, not three as stated by the Flamengo coach.

In addition to Flamengo’s six wins in Porto Alegre, the teams drew on three other occasions. Finally, Grêmio won three times. It is worth mentioning that the clubs faced each other in matches in the Copa do Brasil, Libertadores, and the Brazilian Championship.

HOW DID THE MATCH GO?

Flamengo controlled the match against Grêmio, even playing away from home. The Rubro-Negro side had 20 shots, compared to six by the team from Rio Grande do Sul. However, despite the superior numbers, the Most Beloved won 1-0, with a goal from Jorge Carrascal in the second half.

WHEN DO FLAMENGO PLAY?

Now, Flamengo put the Brazilian Championship aside and turn their focus back to the Copa do Brasil. That is because the team coached by Leonardo Jardim faces Vitória on Thursday (14) at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Barradão Stadium, in the second leg of the fifth round.

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