"This is the most important game of the season."
In a direct confrontation, Flamengo faces Goiás, trying to distance themselves from the bottom of the Brasileirão table.
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - inThe Brazilian Championship has entered its decisive phase. Therefore, every point gained or lost can make all the difference in the end. This Tuesday (September 28.09th), Flamengo and Goiás will face off in an exciting duel in search of valuable points in the fight to move away from the bottom of the table, at 21:10 PM, at Serra Dourada. Flamengo and Goiás come from very different results, but they enter the field with the same objective: to win at all costs.
After losing 3-1 at home to Palmeiras, Flamengo faced criticism from its fans and the press, but didn't let it get them down and went to Goiás confident of a good result. Meanwhile, the home team, who surprised São Paulo with a 3-0 win at Morumbi last weekend, are looking for their second consecutive victory to build momentum. Therefore, for Kleberson, this is the game of the year.
"I think this is the most important game of the season so far. It's a crucial match because we always have difficulties when we play against Goiás; they're a team that beat us here at the Maracanã, they're fighting to get out of the relegation zone, and they're a direct rival. We can't afford not to get at least one point there," he said.
With 28 points, Flamengo occupies 16th place, and with a victory could climb to 13th place, opening a seven-point gap over their opponent later today. Goiás, with 24 points, is 18th and can, at most, gain one position. However, in a direct confrontation with Flamengo, a victory would reduce the gap to just one point.
"Goiás is a tough opponent, they beat São Paulo 3-0, surprising everyone, and they'll be looking for a positive result playing at home. We have to respect them, be careful, but we'll do everything we can to get the three points," Petkovic analyzed.
For defender Jean, in this type of situation, it's necessary to win at least one point per game. And since the Flamengo team stumbled at home in the last round, it's essential to seek recovery even when playing away from home.
"It's important to win. Today we're in a moment where every point is precious. The motivation is high and we know the game won't be easy. Goiás is coming off an important victory, they'll be playing at home, and they're also fighting to get out of that relegation zone, so we have to give our all to get the result," he concluded.
GOIÁS VS FLAMENGO
\Stadium: Golden Mountain, Goiânia (GO)
Date/Time: 9/28/10 - 21:10 PM (Brasília)
Referee: Paulo Cesar Oliveira (SP - Fifa)
Auxiliaries: Vicente Romano Neto (SP) and Marcelo Carvalho Van Gasse (SP)
GOIÁS: Harlei, Ernando, Rafael Toloi and Marcão; Wendel Santos, Amaral, Romerito, Carlos Alberto and Júnior; Rafael Moura and Felipe. Coach: Jorginho.
\FLAMENGO: Marcelo Lomba, Léo Moura, Jean (Ronaldo Angelim), David and Juan; Maldonado, Willians, Kleberson and Renato; Diogo and Deivid. Coach: Silas.
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