Alan Patrick hails Internacional draw at Flamengo: "A fair result" | OneFootball

How was the game between Flamengo and Internacional?

Flamengo and Internacional faced each other this Wednesday (04) and ended in a 1-1 draw, in a match valid for the second round of the Brasileirão. The main figure of the gaucho club and former player of Mengão, Alan Patrick believes that the result was fair given the match both teams played.

— Look, I think it's an important point away from home. We know how tough the Brazilian Championship is, especially against Flamengo here. They are a very qualified team that imposes itself at home, and I think we managed to play a great game. It's a fair result from my point of view -, he said before concluding:

— Maybe we could even have won, we had our chances, but it was a balanced game. I think the team competed, played a great game, showed maturity throughout the match. About the penalty, at the moment it was hard to see. Quickly after, it showed on the big screen, it seemed to me there was a touch, and then it was the referee's interpretation -, concluded Alan Patrick.

How was the game between Flamengo and Internacional?

The first half of the game between Flamengo and Internacional was balanced. Although the Rubro-Negro controlled most of the ball possession, the attack of Mengão couldn't create great chances. Moreover, at 48 minutes of the first half, Borré took advantage of a counterattack and scored for the gauchos.

Thus, after the break, Flamengo needed to chase the score. At 21 minutes, Varela was brought down by Bernabei inside the area, and referee Rodrigo Pereira awarded a penalty to Mengão. Thus, Arrascaeta leveled the score, securing a point for Fla.

What is Flamengo's next game?

Flamengo now sets aside the Brasileirão and returns to the field this Saturday (07) to face Sampaio Corrêa, for the sixth round of the Campeonato Carioca. Thus, the ball rolls at 9 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã. It's worth noting that the Rubro-Negro is in a delicate situation in the State Championship.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the game between Flamengo and Sampaio Corrêa, through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, SporTV (closed channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Carioca match.

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