Estudiantes boss: Defeat no worry, Flamengo tie still wide open | OneFootball

Eduardo Domínguez acknowledges Flamengo's greatness, but points out balance and possibility of qualification

The 2-1 victory was bitter for Flamengo, while the defeat was acceptable for Estudiantes de La Plata (ARG). This is because coach Eduardo Domínguez says the Argentine team is still in the game for the return match of the quarterfinals of the Libertadores on Thursday (25).

— The team behaved well, suffered, it's normal, against a great team you will suffer. But after a certain point we were better. We knew about the quality of the Flamengo team. So, we have to be patient, I believe we managed to balance. The series is open, how could it not be open by the feeling we left at the end? —, pointed out Domínguez.

What happened between Flamengo x Estudiantes?

Estudiantes couldn't hold back Flamengo in the initial stage. In the first eight minutes, The Most Loved scored two goals, with Pedro and Varela. However, some refereeing errors occurred and the red-black performance dropped in the second half. — What gives me hope in believing in the qualification is my team, my players. We have to improve, but we are one goal away from reversing the series. The return match will be something else. Our stadium, our supporter, we will feel the warmth of the public. The feeling is that it will be different —, said the Argentine coach.

What are the next games?

With a minimal advantage on the scoreboard, Flamengo faces Estudiantes next Thursday (25), at the UNO Stadium, in La Plata. Therefore, the red-black team advances with a draw, while the Argentines need to win by one goal to take it to penalties and by two to qualify directly.

Before that, however, Flamengo has a classic against Vasco, starting at 5:30 pm (Brasília time), this Sunday (21), at Maracanã. Thus, the Coluna do Fla TV, as usual, shows the details of the confrontation, on YouTube, as well as on social networks and website.

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