Duel of similarities and opposites in Beira Rio
Equal in the table, Fla and Inter have different styles as weapons to earn a spot in the G4
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - in
Porto Alegre (RS) - Equal in the table, but very different on the field, Flamengo and Internacional face each other this Sunday (25.07), in Porto Alegre, fighting for a place in the G4 at the end of the eleventh round of the 2010 Brazilian Championship. With 16 points in the table, the red-blacks and colorados duel for three points that will guarantee a week of tranquility in the competition, but with very different weapons.
While Internacional is betting on a mixed lineup, as its main focus is the Copa Libertadores, but a highly offensive one, with players like Taison and Rafael Sobis, Flamengo will be relying on its defense, which has conceded only one goal in its last three matches. With a midfield of three defensive midfielders (Rômulo, Willians, and Correa), Rogério Lourenço hopes to neutralize the Colorado attack.
"We know they have quality players, and we have to be careful. We need to play our best game. It's tough to play here, and we have to be careful defensively, especially in the air, to come away with a positive result from Beira-Rio," said midfielder Wilians.
The task, however, isn't easy. The difference between Inter and Flamengo in the standings, which favors the Gauchos, is precisely the number of goals scored: 18 to 12. The 2009 Brasileirão champions and runners-up, Flamengo and Inter, have already demonstrated that they will fight for the title once again. Therefore, full-back Juan believes that a victory, even early in the competition, is crucial this Sunday.
Application is the weapon
"It's crucial to leave here with points. If we want to achieve our goals, we have to earn points away from home, especially against a team like Inter who is fighting for the title. We have to try to score points here, even to get ahead in the final stretch, having an advantage over our direct rivals in this title fight. We've had some good tests before, but Inter is a great team. A game here is always difficult and will be another test of our quality," he noted.
And to secure the three points, the red-and-blacks' main weapon is tactical discipline. For goalkeeper Marcelo Lomba, Flamengo has been doing exactly what coach Rogério Lourenço asks, putting in a lot of dedication in marking, and that could make all the difference.
"In recent games, we've been proving our quality. We've only conceded one goal in three games. The tactical aspect is excellent and I believe that, by marking well and trusting our attack, we can come away with a good result here in Porto Alegre," he concluded.
CREDITS:
INTERNACIONAL X FLAMENGO
Stadium: Beira-Rio, Porto Alegre (RS)
Date/time: 25/7/2010 - 16:XNUMX PM (Brasília time)
Referee: Wilson Luiz Seneme (SP - FIFA)
Assistants: Ednilson Corona (SP - FIFA) and Emerson Augusto de Carvalho (SP - FIFA)
INTERNATIONAL: Renan; Bruno Silva, Indio, Fabiano Eller and Juan; Wilson Matias, Guiñazu, Tinga and Giuliano; Taison and Rafael Sobis. Coach: Celso Roth.
FLAMENGO: Marcelo Lomba; Romulo, Jean and Ronaldo Angelim; Leonardo Moura, Correa, Willians, Petkovic and Juan; Vinicius Pacheco and Diego Maurício. Coach: Rogério Lourenço
While Internacional is betting on a mixed lineup, as its main focus is the Copa Libertadores, but a highly offensive one, with players like Taison and Rafael Sobis, Flamengo will be relying on its defense, which has conceded only one goal in its last three matches. With a midfield of three defensive midfielders (Rômulo, Willians, and Correa), Rogério Lourenço hopes to neutralize the Colorado attack.
"We know they have quality players, and we have to be careful. We need to play our best game. It's tough to play here, and we have to be careful defensively, especially in the air, to come away with a positive result from Beira-Rio," said midfielder Wilians.
The task, however, isn't easy. The difference between Inter and Flamengo in the standings, which favors the Gauchos, is precisely the number of goals scored: 18 to 12. The 2009 Brasileirão champions and runners-up, Flamengo and Inter, have already demonstrated that they will fight for the title once again. Therefore, full-back Juan believes that a victory, even early in the competition, is crucial this Sunday.
Application is the weapon
"It's crucial to leave here with points. If we want to achieve our goals, we have to earn points away from home, especially against a team like Inter who is fighting for the title. We have to try to score points here, even to get ahead in the final stretch, having an advantage over our direct rivals in this title fight. We've had some good tests before, but Inter is a great team. A game here is always difficult and will be another test of our quality," he noted.
And to secure the three points, the red-and-blacks' main weapon is tactical discipline. For goalkeeper Marcelo Lomba, Flamengo has been doing exactly what coach Rogério Lourenço asks, putting in a lot of dedication in marking, and that could make all the difference.
"In recent games, we've been proving our quality. We've only conceded one goal in three games. The tactical aspect is excellent and I believe that, by marking well and trusting our attack, we can come away with a good result here in Porto Alegre," he concluded.
CREDITS:
INTERNACIONAL X FLAMENGO
Stadium: Beira-Rio, Porto Alegre (RS)
Date/time: 25/7/2010 - 16:XNUMX PM (Brasília time)
Referee: Wilson Luiz Seneme (SP - FIFA)
Assistants: Ednilson Corona (SP - FIFA) and Emerson Augusto de Carvalho (SP - FIFA)
INTERNATIONAL: Renan; Bruno Silva, Indio, Fabiano Eller and Juan; Wilson Matias, Guiñazu, Tinga and Giuliano; Taison and Rafael Sobis. Coach: Celso Roth.
FLAMENGO: Marcelo Lomba; Romulo, Jean and Ronaldo Angelim; Leonardo Moura, Correa, Willians, Petkovic and Juan; Vinicius Pacheco and Diego Maurício. Coach: Rogério Lourenço
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