Saúl rues draw with Vasco, looks ahead to Flamengo’s next steps this season | OneFootball

Saúl lamented the missed opportunities against Vasco last Sunday (21)

The Flamengo remains focused on Estudiantes (ARG), in a match valid for the Copa Libertadores. However, the classic match with Vasco is still a topic of discussion at Ninho do Urubu. This Tuesday (23), midfielder Saúl Ñíguez commented on the game against the rival and mentioned that they were unlucky.

— We were unlucky in the last game. The truth is that it hurt a lot, to play that way to win the match and, in the end, luck was not on our side. But the work was good, positive. We have to stay focused on the future, thinking about the journey and not just the result —, said Saúl Ñíguez.

HOW WAS THE GAME?

The Flamengo took the lead with a goal from Jorge Carrascal, after a shot from Bruno Henrique. However, Vasco tied the match still in the first half. In the second half, the Most Beloved missed chances to come out with the victory.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

Now, Flamengo turns its attention to Estudiantes, for the Copa Libertadores. The red-black team faces the Argentinians away this Thursday (25), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), for the return match of the quarterfinals of the competition.

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