Jair Ventura’s mention of Flamengo after Vitória lose to Athletico-PR | OneFootball

Vitória lost the first leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 16

Vitória were beaten 2-0 by Athletico-PR this Monday (03) in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 16. In a press conference, head coach Jair Ventura recalled the win over Flamengo in the fifth round and looked ahead to the return match against the team from Paraná.

— We were coming off four unbeaten matches. We have to analyze it game by game; today we started with a clear chance after three minutes, and that could have changed the story. We came back better in the second half with Erick coming on —, he said, before concluding:

— We started to control the game even while playing away from home, then came the red card and another goal. We managed to make it 2-0 against Flamengo and 4-1 against Coritiba, and we are fully capable of turning this tie around. Vitória is for those who believe, our fans will pack the stadium and do their part -, Jair Ventura concluded.

How did the Flamengo vs Vitória tie go in the Copa do Brasil?

The fifth round of the Copa do Brasil featured a matchup between Flamengo and Vitória. In the first leg, played at the Maracanã, Mengão came out on top 2-1, with goals from Pedro and Evertton Araújo. However, at Barradão, Jair Ventura’s team won 2-0 and secured qualification.

When will the return match between Vitória and Athletico-PR be?

Vitória and Athletico-PR will face each other again this Thursday (06) in the second leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 16. Kickoff is at 8:00 PM (Brasília time) at Barradão. After the 2-0 defeat in the first leg, Jair Ventura’s team need to win by three goals to qualify directly for the quarterfinals.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

While the Copa do Brasil round of 16 is taking place, Flamengo remain focused on their next commitment of the 2026 season. This Sunday (09), the Most Beloved will face Vitória itself at 7:30 PM (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, in the 22nd round of the Brasileirão.

So, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla brings you all the details of Flamengo in the 2026 season. So stay tuned to the website, social media, and YouTube. In addition, Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the match against Vitória.

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