José Neto analyzes the match and mentions the red-black control against Minas
The coach commented on Flamengo's performance and urged focus on the next match.
By Mariana Sa - inOn Sunday afternoon (15), Flamengo beat Minas 84-70 in the first match of the quarterfinals of the Novo Basquete Brasil playoffs, and took the lead in the fight for a spot. After the game, coach José Neto spoke to the press about the duel and the performance of Mais Querido at Arena Minas Tênis Clube.
"We knew we were facing a team with a lot of energy, especially playing away from home and after Minas Gerais secured their spot as they did, winning Game 5 like that. I think we were able to sustain that from the outset. We started very strong and that continued. Throughout the match, we had complete control. Even when they closed the gap with some important balls, we managed to hold on. It was an important step. Now we need to focus on playing again on Tuesday and taking another step towards qualification," analyzed the coach.
"We can't dwell on the score of the previous game in the playoffs. We made 17 errors today, a high number that we're not used to. The team tried to play with intensity, with strong counterattacks, so the errors came from there. This didn't compromise the game or our victory, as we always had the speed to play offensively and defensively. We conceded 70 points, which is less than we've conceded in recent matches. This shows we have the squad for this type of game. Now it's time to focus on the next match to repeat that intensity," Neto added.
Flamengo's next challenge will be on Tuesday (17), at 20:30 pm, at Arena Carioca 1, for Game 2 of the series against Minas in the quarterfinals. Get your tickets now!
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