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See what Samuel Lino said after the Flamengo vs Internacional match in the Libertadores

Flamengo had chances to increase the score, but ended up with a 1-0 win over Internacional in the first leg of the Libertadores round of 16. After the match, forward Samuel Lino highlighted the positive result and pointed out a crucial factor that gave Mengão a “huge” advantage over the team from Rio Grande do Sul.

— Well, if the game there (Porto Alegre) ends 0-0, we’re through. So, I see this advantage as very important. It was just one goal, but for us, it’s huge. Given the way we play, we’ll go after the best result down South. I’m feeling comfortable and adapted to the Flamengo style of play and to my teammates. I hope to keep improving throughout the season, emphasized Samuel Lino.

HOW WAS THE FLAMENGO VS INTERNACIONAL MATCH?

The Flamengo team started out dominating the match against Internacional at Maracanã. In the 27th minute of the first half, Luiz Araújo delivered a corner kick right to the head of Bruno Henrique, who scored the winning goal for Mengão. In the second half, the rival team tried to pick up the pace, but Rubro-Negro held off the pressure and secured the positive result.

With a 1-0 scoreline, Flamengo can draw by any score in the return leg and still secure a spot in the quarterfinals of the Libertadores. The decisive match is scheduled for next Wednesday (20th), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), in Porto Alegre.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT GAME?

Flamengo’s next game of the season will once again be against Internacional, this time for the Brasileirão. The ball rolls for the 20th round at 6:30 PM (Brasília time) this Sunday (17th), at Estádio Beira-Rio, in Porto Alegre. Coluna do Fla TV will show all the details of the match on YouTube. Finally, SporTV (cable channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the match.

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