Pyramids boss hails Flamengo after Club World Cup defeat | OneFootball

Flamengo qualified for the World Cup final to face PSG (FRA)

Flamengo defeated Pyramids (EGY) 2-0 last Saturday (13) in the semifinal of the Intercontinental Clubs. After the match, in a press conference, the Egyptian team's coach, Krunoslav Jurčić, heaped praise on the Most Beloved.

— They show that excellent players, with excellent technique, this ball control is impossible. You can only see it when you're close to the field, how they receive the ball, how they control the ball, it's impossible -, he said, before concluding:

— Great quality. They will now play against PSG, which perhaps has a higher level of this quality, we'll see. I wish all the best for Flamengo. Today, I saw that all the players of Flamengo have excellent quality -, concluded Krunoslav Jurčić.

How was the Flamengo vs. Pyramids match?

Flamengo controlled much of the game in the first half, creating some dangerous opportunities. Not surprisingly, at 23 minutes, Léo Pereira opened the scoring for the Rubro-Negro. After a free kick by Arrascaeta, the defender rose alone and headed the ball into the back of the Pyramids' net.

In the second half, despite initial pressure from Pyramids, Flamengo was not in danger. At six minutes, in a play similar to the first goal, Danilo scored the second goal for Mengão in the match, after another free kick by Arrascaeta.

What is Flamengo's next match?

Flamengo will now return to the field this Wednesday (17) to face PSG (FRA). Moreover, the grand final of the Intercontinental will take place at 2 PM (Brasília time), at Al Rayyan Stadium, in Doha, Qatar.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (open channel), GE TV (YouTube), and Cazé TV (YouTube) will broadcast the Flamengo vs. PSG match.

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