The important thing is to get the classification
David says he has no preference for goals in the first or second half, as long as they come
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - in
Flamengo knows it will have to overcome a tough challenge to beat Universidad de Chile this Thursday in Santiago. The team needs to win by two goals to qualify for the next phase of the Libertadores Cup. Defender David acknowledges that the team has fallen short of expectations in matches against this Thursday's opponent, but emphasizes that there is still time for this situation to change.
"We know we fell short in the other games against 'La U', we conceded goals early in this first match and that was very bad, but we are capable of changing that story. We really want this qualification and I hope to have a good game, like all my teammates, so that the team comes away with the victory," he said.
Aware that the team needs not only to score two goals but also to be very careful not to be surprised, David is counting on the work done in recent days to perform well on the field.
"We need to score two goals, but also be careful not to concede any. The team has worked well and we'll have to put into practice what we've been doing this week," he stated.
The defender also states that he has no preference for scoring goals in the first or second half. According to him, the important thing is that they come and the team from Gávea reaches the semifinals.
"Regardless of whether we score early or late, the important thing is that we score both goals and secure qualification. We know it will be difficult, but God willing, everything will work out. We believe, and the fans can be sure that we will fight hard for ourselves and for them as well," he concluded.
"We know we fell short in the other games against 'La U', we conceded goals early in this first match and that was very bad, but we are capable of changing that story. We really want this qualification and I hope to have a good game, like all my teammates, so that the team comes away with the victory," he said.
Aware that the team needs not only to score two goals but also to be very careful not to be surprised, David is counting on the work done in recent days to perform well on the field.
"We need to score two goals, but also be careful not to concede any. The team has worked well and we'll have to put into practice what we've been doing this week," he stated.
The defender also states that he has no preference for scoring goals in the first or second half. According to him, the important thing is that they come and the team from Gávea reaches the semifinals.
"Regardless of whether we score early or late, the important thing is that we score both goals and secure qualification. We know it will be difficult, but God willing, everything will work out. We believe, and the fans can be sure that we will fight hard for ourselves and for them as well," he concluded.