Petkovic debuts with the number 10 shirt and goal for Flamengo's 7-a-side football team
José Moraes, coach and president of the team, celebrates: "With Pet, we have everything to do very well in the Club World Cup"
By Communication - Official Club Website - in
Petkovic's debut for Flamengo's 7-a-side team couldn't have gone better. The foreigner took the field wearing the number 10 jersey, showed excellent physical form, and even scored a beautiful goal, which sealed the Flamengo's 3-0 victory over Macaé. Rogério Corrêa and Wesley also found the net. The result put the Mais Querido in fourth place in the Campeonato Carioca after three rounds.
"Pet's participation in the Flamengo team is unprecedented in 7-a-side football in Brazil, as he is a big name in world football. In addition to being one of Flamengo's biggest idols, Pet is a unique player who adapted quickly to the team and, technically, will be a huge help," said José Moraes, the team's coach and president.
In his goal, Petkovic displayed his usual class. He outwitted his defender, found himself free, received a beautiful pass from Miquimba, and unleashed a powerful, placed shot with his left foot, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance. With his usual grit, Petkovic held on until the end of the match.
Pet's next challenge in the Campeonato Carioca will be on Saturday (22.06), when Flamengo faces Ceres, at 17 pm, at Iate Clube Jardim Guanabara. But the competition he's most looking forward to is the Mundialito de Clubes, which will be played on July 11, 12, 13 and 14, in Rio de Janeiro. "With Pet, we have everything to do very well in the Mundialito," declared José Moraes.
This Wednesday (19.06), the arena that will host the Mundialito games began to be assembled in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Another important piece of news regarding the competition was given yesterday: Barcelona confirmed that it will come to the Marvelous City to fight for the world title.
"Pet's participation in the Flamengo team is unprecedented in 7-a-side football in Brazil, as he is a big name in world football. In addition to being one of Flamengo's biggest idols, Pet is a unique player who adapted quickly to the team and, technically, will be a huge help," said José Moraes, the team's coach and president.
In his goal, Petkovic displayed his usual class. He outwitted his defender, found himself free, received a beautiful pass from Miquimba, and unleashed a powerful, placed shot with his left foot, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance. With his usual grit, Petkovic held on until the end of the match.
Pet's next challenge in the Campeonato Carioca will be on Saturday (22.06), when Flamengo faces Ceres, at 17 pm, at Iate Clube Jardim Guanabara. But the competition he's most looking forward to is the Mundialito de Clubes, which will be played on July 11, 12, 13 and 14, in Rio de Janeiro. "With Pet, we have everything to do very well in the Mundialito," declared José Moraes.
This Wednesday (19.06), the arena that will host the Mundialito games began to be assembled in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Another important piece of news regarding the competition was given yesterday: Barcelona confirmed that it will come to the Marvelous City to fight for the world title.