With memories of 1998
Taffarel fan, Lomba remembers the French Cup semi-final and is rooting for him this Friday
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - in
Itu (SP) - This Friday (July 02.07nd), at 11 am, Brazil will decide its future in the World Cup in South Africa against the Netherlands. The same match from the semifinals of the 1994 World Cup in the United States and the 1998 World Cup in France. On both occasions, Brazil won. In the latter, with a great performance by goalkeeper Taffarel, who was decisive in the penalty shootout that took Zagallo's team to the final. And for that reason, the game is unforgettable for Marcelo Lomba.
The young Flamengo goalkeeper, who hopes to become a starter for the Gávea team, recalls details of the decision and praises Taffarel, who is now a member of the national team's coaching staff. According to him, the former goalkeeper's experience could be a significant asset to the best goalkeeper in the game today, Julio Cesar.
"He was very defensive in that game. Not just in the penalties. I also remember that he made a fantastic save, in extra time if I'm not mistaken, that saved Brazil. It was a great game and this one stood out to me even more because he was very active. I believe he can be very useful to Julio Cesar, who is a great goalkeeper, a Champions League champion, but is still in his first World Cup as a starter," he analyzed.
Lomba will be cheering along with his teammates in Itu for a victory for coach Dunga's team. Not only because he's Brazilian, but also because he sees players he worked with at Rubro-Negro wearing the yellow jersey.
"I'll be rooting, like every Brazilian, and hoping that Brazil returns from South Africa with the title. Even more so with Kleberson, who is our teammate, and Julio, who I worked with at Flamengo," he added.
But, in a young squad like the red-and-blacks, there are those who don't remember this match. This is the case with Jorbison, who is only 18 years old. The player doesn't remember that great game, but he hopes this Friday's match will be unforgettable as well.
"I only remember seeing a few highlights from the match, but I don't remember what it was like at the time. I was too young. But regarding tomorrow's game, we're excited and we want Brazil to reach the semifinals," the full-back noted.
It is worth remembering that the red-black Kleberson is included by coach Dunga for the match.
New on Flamengo's official website: check out our image galleries
The young Flamengo goalkeeper, who hopes to become a starter for the Gávea team, recalls details of the decision and praises Taffarel, who is now a member of the national team's coaching staff. According to him, the former goalkeeper's experience could be a significant asset to the best goalkeeper in the game today, Julio Cesar.
"He was very defensive in that game. Not just in the penalties. I also remember that he made a fantastic save, in extra time if I'm not mistaken, that saved Brazil. It was a great game and this one stood out to me even more because he was very active. I believe he can be very useful to Julio Cesar, who is a great goalkeeper, a Champions League champion, but is still in his first World Cup as a starter," he analyzed.
Lomba will be cheering along with his teammates in Itu for a victory for coach Dunga's team. Not only because he's Brazilian, but also because he sees players he worked with at Rubro-Negro wearing the yellow jersey.
"I'll be rooting, like every Brazilian, and hoping that Brazil returns from South Africa with the title. Even more so with Kleberson, who is our teammate, and Julio, who I worked with at Flamengo," he added.
But, in a young squad like the red-and-blacks, there are those who don't remember this match. This is the case with Jorbison, who is only 18 years old. The player doesn't remember that great game, but he hopes this Friday's match will be unforgettable as well.
"I only remember seeing a few highlights from the match, but I don't remember what it was like at the time. I was too young. But regarding tomorrow's game, we're excited and we want Brazil to reach the semifinals," the full-back noted.
It is worth remembering that the red-black Kleberson is included by coach Dunga for the match.
New on Flamengo's official website: check out our image galleries