Red-black duel in Goiânia
Despite the similarities, Flamengo and Atlético-GO face each other with very different objectives this Sunday
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - in
The distance between Flamengo and Atlético-GO is 1338 km. In the Brasileirão standings, it's eight points. But these numbers will be forgotten when Flamengo and Atlético-GO face off this Sunday (July 18.07) at Serra Dourada, in Goiás. The clash between the Flamengo and Atlético-GO is part of the ninth round of the 2010 Brazilian Championship and is surrounded by anticipation on both sides.
Founded in 1937, Atlético-GO has faced Flamengo only four times in its history: losing three and drawing once. The last time the two teams met was on December 3, 1986, when the score was 14.07-XNUMX. On that date, many of the current Flamengo players weren't even born. This is the case with Paulo Sérgio, who scored the winning goal against Botafogo in the derby last Wednesday (July XNUMX), and who is expecting another great match this Sunday.
"Expectations are the best possible. I'm happy, calm, and regardless of whether I start playing or not, I'm prepared and I hope we play a good game and come back with the three points," he said.
Despite admitting that he doesn't know Dragão very well, Paulo Sérgio remembers that he faced the Goiás team last year, when he defended Figueirense, in the Série B of the Brazilian Championship, and believes that this Sunday's match will not be easy, regardless of the opponent being in last place in the table.
"Honestly, I don't know Atlético very well, but it's a team that I know is in the relegation zone and I know a little because I played against them last year in Serie B. I've left a foundation for that team for this year and it's a strong team that will definitely want to turn things around in the Brasileirão," he noted.
Thinking of returning from Goiânia with points under his belt, Paulo reveals that Flamengo's goal is to secure a victory to boost its Brasileirão campaign. However, he doesn't rule out the possibility that a draw could be a good result.
"We can't rule out a draw away from home being a good result, but given the group's potential and the unity of this squad, we have everything we need to come away with the win," he added.
Despite the similarity between their uniforms, Flamengo and Atlético's situation in the competition is quite different. The Gávea team is looking for a win to enter the top four, while the home team needs a win to try to escape the relegation zone.
TECHNICAL SHEET
FLAMENGO X ATLÉTICO-GO
Stadium: Golden Mountain, Goiânia (GO)
Date/Time: July 18th, 7pm (Brasília time)
Referee: Paulo Cesar de Oliveira (FIFA/SP)
Auxiliaries: Emerson Augusto de Carvalho (FIFA/SP) and Carlos Augusto Junior (SP)
ATLÉTICO-GO: Marcio, Dida, Gilson, Welton Felipe and Chiquinho; Agenor, Pituca, Robston and Elias; Juninho and Tiuí. Coach: Roberto Fernandes
FLAMENGO: Marcelo Lomba, Léo Moura, Welinton, Ronaldo Angelim and Juan; Willians, Correa, Kleberson and Petkovic; Vinícius Pacheco and Diego Mauricio. Coach: Rogério Lourenço
Founded in 1937, Atlético-GO has faced Flamengo only four times in its history: losing three and drawing once. The last time the two teams met was on December 3, 1986, when the score was 14.07-XNUMX. On that date, many of the current Flamengo players weren't even born. This is the case with Paulo Sérgio, who scored the winning goal against Botafogo in the derby last Wednesday (July XNUMX), and who is expecting another great match this Sunday.
"Expectations are the best possible. I'm happy, calm, and regardless of whether I start playing or not, I'm prepared and I hope we play a good game and come back with the three points," he said.
Despite admitting that he doesn't know Dragão very well, Paulo Sérgio remembers that he faced the Goiás team last year, when he defended Figueirense, in the Série B of the Brazilian Championship, and believes that this Sunday's match will not be easy, regardless of the opponent being in last place in the table.
"Honestly, I don't know Atlético very well, but it's a team that I know is in the relegation zone and I know a little because I played against them last year in Serie B. I've left a foundation for that team for this year and it's a strong team that will definitely want to turn things around in the Brasileirão," he noted.
Thinking of returning from Goiânia with points under his belt, Paulo reveals that Flamengo's goal is to secure a victory to boost its Brasileirão campaign. However, he doesn't rule out the possibility that a draw could be a good result.
"We can't rule out a draw away from home being a good result, but given the group's potential and the unity of this squad, we have everything we need to come away with the win," he added.
Despite the similarity between their uniforms, Flamengo and Atlético's situation in the competition is quite different. The Gávea team is looking for a win to enter the top four, while the home team needs a win to try to escape the relegation zone.
TECHNICAL SHEET
FLAMENGO X ATLÉTICO-GO
Stadium: Golden Mountain, Goiânia (GO)
Date/Time: July 18th, 7pm (Brasília time)
Referee: Paulo Cesar de Oliveira (FIFA/SP)
Auxiliaries: Emerson Augusto de Carvalho (FIFA/SP) and Carlos Augusto Junior (SP)
ATLÉTICO-GO: Marcio, Dida, Gilson, Welton Felipe and Chiquinho; Agenor, Pituca, Robston and Elias; Juninho and Tiuí. Coach: Roberto Fernandes
FLAMENGO: Marcelo Lomba, Léo Moura, Welinton, Ronaldo Angelim and Juan; Willians, Correa, Kleberson and Petkovic; Vinícius Pacheco and Diego Mauricio. Coach: Rogério Lourenço
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