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The red-and-black defender wants the team to have a lot of desire and determination to beat Botafogo in the first game of the final.
Cuca worked on the team's tactics, exhaustively training set pieces.
The striker scored four goals and was the highlight of the activity. Zé Roberto completed the rout.
According to the coach, Flamengo's group is mature and used to making big decisions.
"I've scored in every final I've played in. I don't know if that's because I'm a star or a lucky person," said Gávea's number 11.
Cuca worked on set pieces in this afternoon's training session. Welinton trained in place of the injured Airton.
Number 15 was one of Flamengo's standout players in the victories over Fluminense and Botafogo.
The starters did physical work in the gym and the reserves went onto the field for a ball activity.
Sunday the first game of the Rio Cup final against Botafogo, at 16 pm, Maracanã
"Our group is really hungry, everyone's working hard for each other. It's hard for the team to be beaten," said the number 2.
The red-black coach wants the team focused for the first game of the Campeonato Carioca final, Sunday, against Botafogo, at Maracanã.
Date: 26/04/2009 (Sunday) Time: 16:00 p.m. Location: Mario Filho Stadium – Maracanã
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Flamengo beat Botafogo 1-0, securing the Taça Rio title and preparing to win the fifth state championship in its history.
On the eve of another Rio Cup final, coach Cuca spoke out.
"We have a successful group that's used to making decisions. That will definitely help a lot on Sunday."
Rubro-negro finalized the final details for the Taça Rio final, on Sunday, against Botafogo, at Maracanã.
In a relaxed atmosphere, directors, players and coaches from Flamengo and Botafogo met for lunch this Friday.
Funds have already been released for the new facilities in Vargem Grande
"He's a very fast and technical player. He also has excellent presence in the box," said the red-and-black number 10.
In tactical training this Thursday, the number 11 formed the attacking duo with Zé Roberto.
Zé Roberto, Josiel and Emerson were observed in collective training this afternoon and are competing for two spots in the red-black attack for the decision.
All tickets were sold out in just two days.
"I think about it all the time, about this chance to be champion. It's a new feeling. I just arrived and I already have this chance to lift a trophy on Sunday."
