Estudiantes boss ignores hour of time-wasting, blames ref v Flamengo | OneFootball

What did Alexander Medina say about Flamengo vs Estudiantes (ARG)?

Flamengo beat Estudiantes (ARG) 1-0 this Wednesday (20), despite the Argentine side wasting more than 60 minutes. In addition, after the match, coach Alexander ‘Cacique’ Medina ignored his team’s negative tactics and blamed referee Esteban Ostojich for the defeat.

— I didn’t like the referee’s performance, he could have made different decisions. Sometimes you just don’t have a good day, and I believe he wasn’t good today. Obviously, we can’t be satisfied with the defeat. We came here to win. Things happen, and we have to regret it — he said, before concluding:

— But the situation is not uncomfortable. These are evenly matched groups in the Libertadores. Estudiantes depend on themselves in the last match. Obviously, we wanted to qualify earlier. These are tough matches, and until now we hadn’t lost. We’ll have the chance to qualify at home, with our fans — Medina concluded.

How did the Flamengo vs Estudiantes match go?

Estudiantes came to the Maracanã intending to secure a draw, wasting a lot of time throughout the match. It’s no surprise that the ball was barely in play during the first half. In the second half, despite a similar start, Flamengo managed to open the scoring in the 19th minute through Pedro.

What is the situation in Libertadores Group A?

With Wednesday’s (20) win, Flamengo secured qualification and first place in Libertadores Group A with ten points. Independiente Medellín (COL) are second with seven. Finally, Estudiantes and Cusco (PER) round out the table with six and one point, respectively.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Flamengo now turn their attention back to the Brasileirão. This Saturday (23), Leonardo Jardim’s team face Palmeiras at 9 pm (Brasília time) at the Maracanã in the 17th round of the league.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Palmeiras through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, SporTV (subscription channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão match.

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