The time to find victory again
Having gone three games without a win, Fla faces second-placed Corinthians with an eye on ending their drought and securing a spot in the G4.
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - in
Win, win, win. This excerpt from the Flamengo Regatas Club anthem clearly captures the routine the club's fans and players are accustomed to. Therefore, the three-game winless streak in the Brazilian Championship is already a bit troubling for coach Rogério Lourenço's team, which takes the field this Sunday (August 08.08th) at 16 p.m. to face Corinthians at Pacaembu Stadium.
With 17 points, the team from Gávea sits in eighth place, while Corinthians has 26 and is in second. The team from Gávea has only one goal: to return to the qualifying zone for the 2011 Copa Libertadores, as well as to give a gift to all the red-and-black parents. According to goalkeeper Marcelo Lomba, it's a difficult but not impossible mission.
"We respect Corinthians and know how strong they are at Pacaembu, but our team is capable of going after this victory. The group is close, wanting very much to return from São Paulo with the three points and we're going to do our best to achieve that," said the number 29.
If they win, Flamengo could even help rival Fluminense stay ahead of Corinthians in the standings. But the red-and-blacks don't care about that and are only focused on returning from São Paulo among the top four in the Brasileirão.
"We can't think about that. It's important for us to come away with the victory in the Pacaembu game and we'll do everything we can to get these three points, regardless of what happens with other results," said Ronaldo Angelim.
To achieve this goal, coach Rogério Lourenço has just one question: with Correa suspended, who will he start in midfield: Antônio or Fernando? The answer will only be known moments before the match, but the players are confident that either will do the job.
"Flamengo's squad is very homogeneous, and this doubt already shows that everyone is in a good position to step onto the field and perform well. Regardless of who plays, we'll play a game with great dedication and always fighting for victory," added captain Leonardo Moura.
CREDITS:
CORINTHIANS X FLAMENGO
Stadium: Pacaembu, Sao Paulo (SP)
Date/time: 8/8/2010 - 16:XNUMX PM (Brasília time)
Referee: Heber Roberto Lopes/PR(FIFA)
Assistants: Roberto Braatz/PR(FIFA), Gilson Bento Coutinho/PR
CORINTHIANS: Julio Cesar; Alessandro, Chicão, William and Roberto Carlos; Ralf, Jucilei and Elias; Dentinho, Iarley and Jorge Henrique. Coach: Adilson Batista.
FLAMENGO: Marcelo Lomba, Léo Moura, Jean, Ronaldo Angelim and Juan; Fernando (Antônio), Willians, Kleberson and Petkovic; Borja and Val Baiano. Coach: Rogério Lourenço.
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With 17 points, the team from Gávea sits in eighth place, while Corinthians has 26 and is in second. The team from Gávea has only one goal: to return to the qualifying zone for the 2011 Copa Libertadores, as well as to give a gift to all the red-and-black parents. According to goalkeeper Marcelo Lomba, it's a difficult but not impossible mission.
"We respect Corinthians and know how strong they are at Pacaembu, but our team is capable of going after this victory. The group is close, wanting very much to return from São Paulo with the three points and we're going to do our best to achieve that," said the number 29.
If they win, Flamengo could even help rival Fluminense stay ahead of Corinthians in the standings. But the red-and-blacks don't care about that and are only focused on returning from São Paulo among the top four in the Brasileirão.
"We can't think about that. It's important for us to come away with the victory in the Pacaembu game and we'll do everything we can to get these three points, regardless of what happens with other results," said Ronaldo Angelim.
To achieve this goal, coach Rogério Lourenço has just one question: with Correa suspended, who will he start in midfield: Antônio or Fernando? The answer will only be known moments before the match, but the players are confident that either will do the job.
"Flamengo's squad is very homogeneous, and this doubt already shows that everyone is in a good position to step onto the field and perform well. Regardless of who plays, we'll play a game with great dedication and always fighting for victory," added captain Leonardo Moura.
CREDITS:
CORINTHIANS X FLAMENGO
Stadium: Pacaembu, Sao Paulo (SP)
Date/time: 8/8/2010 - 16:XNUMX PM (Brasília time)
Referee: Heber Roberto Lopes/PR(FIFA)
Assistants: Roberto Braatz/PR(FIFA), Gilson Bento Coutinho/PR
CORINTHIANS: Julio Cesar; Alessandro, Chicão, William and Roberto Carlos; Ralf, Jucilei and Elias; Dentinho, Iarley and Jorge Henrique. Coach: Adilson Batista.
FLAMENGO: Marcelo Lomba, Léo Moura, Jean, Ronaldo Angelim and Juan; Fernando (Antônio), Willians, Kleberson and Petkovic; Borja and Val Baiano. Coach: Rogério Lourenço.
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