Neto: "The expectation is for very difficult matches"
The game will have a revenge atmosphere. In 2012, the São Paulo team eliminated the Rubro-Negro in the NBB semifinals.
By Communication - Official Club Website - inIt was a year ago, but it's still vivid. In the last edition of the NBB, Flamengo fell to São José in the semifinals. Now, in 2013, the Rubro-Negro has the chance to get revenge in the same stage of the competition. After having the best campaign in the first stage, José Neto's team arrives at this decisive moment strong, having been the only team to eliminate its quarterfinal opponent with three wins.
"They're an opponent with a lot of confidence after beating the defending champions away from home, with a significant points lead, and playing very well. This is very important. Playing your first game at the home of a team with this kind of record requires a lot of attention. Our two games against them in the championship were close, decided late in the match. We're two teams that have invested heavily to get as far as possible in the championship, and we expect very difficult matches, but we're well prepared and will have a good run," said José Neto.
São José reached the semifinals after eliminating Brasília, one of the favorites for the title. Flamengo will face a tough opponent, and the red-and-black fans need to make the difference in favor of "Mais Querido." It's time for Flamengo fans to take to the court at HSBC Arena, just as they did throughout the NBB tournament at Tijuca Tênis Clube. This Saturday (May 11.05), tickets go on sale for the games to be played in Rio de Janeiro. Click here to find out all the information about this sale.
"They're an opponent with a lot of confidence after beating the defending champions away from home, with a significant points lead, and playing very well. This is very important. Playing your first game at the home of a team with this kind of record requires a lot of attention. Our two games against them in the championship were close, decided late in the match. We're two teams that have invested heavily to get as far as possible in the championship, and we expect very difficult matches, but we're well prepared and will have a good run," said José Neto.
São José reached the semifinals after eliminating Brasília, one of the favorites for the title. Flamengo will face a tough opponent, and the red-and-black fans need to make the difference in favor of "Mais Querido." It's time for Flamengo fans to take to the court at HSBC Arena, just as they did throughout the NBB tournament at Tijuca Tênis Clube. This Saturday (May 11.05), tickets go on sale for the games to be played in Rio de Janeiro. Click here to find out all the information about this sale.