Flamengo defeated Botafogo in a very close derby at the Nilton Santos Stadium, in a game valid for the Taça Rio, the second round of the 2018 Carioca Championship. Author of the assist that resulted in Rhodolfo's goal, number 10 Diego valued the triumph, highlighted the difficulties encountered and valued the squad.
"The derby is always a special game, especially when you play at your opponent's home ground. We came here and even with a pitch in terrible condition (due to the game between the under-20 teams in the preliminary round) and against a very tough team, we won and we deserve congratulations," he analyzed.
Now, Mengão turns its focus to the match against Boavista next Wednesday. Also in the state championship, the red-and-black team faces Macaé on Saturday, before its next CONMEBOL Libertadores match, against Emelec, away from home, on the 14th.
"The derby is always a special game, especially when you play at your opponent's home ground. We came here and even with a pitch in terrible condition (due to the game between the under-20 teams in the preliminary round) and against a very tough team, we won and we deserve congratulations," he analyzed.
Now, Mengão turns its focus to the match against Boavista next Wednesday. Also in the state championship, the red-and-black team faces Macaé on Saturday, before its next CONMEBOL Libertadores match, against Emelec, away from home, on the 14th.