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Rochet believes Flamengo's advantage could have been greater over Internacional

Flamengo defeated Internacional last Wednesday (13), by 1-0 at Maracanã. The result puts the team from Rio Grande do Sul at a disadvantage for the return match at Beira-Rio, but goalkeeper Sergio Rochet highlighted that the red-black advantage could have been greater.

— If we had conceded two goals, the task would be even more difficult. We created opportunities to equalize, but we didn't convert them. Now it's time to focus on work and the upcoming challenges. We know our strength when we play at home. The Libertadores has a special meaning for us and for our fans, which will certainly contribute to a great game on Wednesday -, said Rochet.

Did Inter really create chances?

Despite the goalkeeper's words, statistics show that Internacional did not create clear chances, besides only two shots, both saved by Agustín Rossi, elected the best goalkeeper of the Brasileirão in July. It is also remembered that, this season, Roger Machado's team conceded 16 goals in 20 home games at Beira-Rio, four of them in the Libertadores.

What is Flamengo's situation in this Libertadores?

With the slim advantage, the Red-Black qualifies with a draw in the return match. However, a win by the team from Rio Grande do Sul by a minimal score difference would take the decision to penalties, while a victory by two or more goals would eliminate Flamengo.

What is Flamengo's next match?

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

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