Jardim sees silver lining in Flamengo flaw v Vitória in Copa do Brasil | OneFootball

Leonardo Jardim analyzed Flamengo’s win over Vitória

Against Vitória, Flamengo hit the woodwork, forced the opposing goalkeeper into making big saves, and more. However, the Rubro-Negro side only managed to find the net twice in the 2-1 win in the Copa do Brasil. Asked whether the number of missed chances was a concern, coach Leonardo Jardim played it down and saw a positive side to it.

— My experience in football tells me that when we create a number of chances, as was the case in these last two games, and don’t finish as many, the future will be promising because there will come a time when the balls start going in. I worry when we don’t create. I like my teams to create. Because there will come a time when things will go well. That’s why creating is important —, Leonardo Jardim began.

— For a team of Flamengo’s stature, it is important to play attacking football. And attacking football is this. We created 20 shots against the opponent’s five. The opponent, with five, scored one goal. And with 20, we scored two. The opponent’s conversion rate was very good. But things happen when you create. In one game or another, we will create fewer chances and perhaps score more goals —, added the Flamengo coach.

WHAT WERE THE CLEAREST CHANCES?

In first-half stoppage time, Everton Cebolinha, unmarked, missed a chance from inside the box. In addition, early in the second half, Arrascaeta unleashed a rocket and the ball crashed off the crossbar after a slight touch from Vitória goalkeeper Lucas Arcanjo.

Flamengo found the net early in the first half with a stunning long-range goal from Evertton Araújo, and with a goal by Pedro after a fine cross from Bruno Henrique. On the other hand, Vitória had far fewer shots, as Jardim pointed out, and scored once through Erick.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT GAME?

The second leg between Flamengo and Vitória will take place on May 14 at Barradão, with Mengo able to advance with a draw. Before that, however, the Rubro-Negro side will have other priorities. On Sunday (26), for example, Flamengo faces Atlético-MG in the 13th round of the Brasileirão.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.