Danilo admits Flamengo issue after Copa do Brasil exit to Vitória | OneFootball

What happened in the Flamengo vs Vitória match?

Flamengo was beaten 2-0 by Vitória this Thursday (14) and said goodbye to the dream of a sixth Copa do Brasil title. After the match, Danilo was asked about the many chances wasted by Mengão, and the center back admitted it has been a recurring problem for the team.

— We are aware of that (low efficiency). It’s not about saying the attack isn’t delivering; it’s all of us, even the defenders with headers. It’s a lesson, and we have to be more clinical in every way -, he said, before concluding:

— We also conceded two goals, so we have to look at our defensive positioning and the way we approach the game. But the responsibility for not scoring goals is shared by the whole team -, Danilo concluded after the match.

What were Flamengo’s numbers in the match against Vitória?

Even playing away from home, Flamengo controlled the match against Vitória, especially in the second half. In the end, Fla finished the game with 74% possession and 26 shots, seven of them on target. On the other hand, from five shots, the team from Bahia found the net twice, through Luan Cândido and Erick.

Did Flamengo have the advantage of playing for a draw?

Yes! Flamengo won the first leg against Vitória 2-1 at the Maracanã. However, with the two-goal defeat, the Rubro-Negro side was knocked out of the Copa do Brasil in the fifth round. The team from Bahia now awaits the draw for the tournament’s round of 16.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Danilo available, Flamengo now turns its focus back to the Brasileirão. This Sunday (17), Leonardo Jardim’s team will face Athletico-PR at 7:30 PM (Brasília time) at Arena da Baixada in the 16th round of the national league.

So, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Athletico-PR through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, SporTV (cable TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão match.

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