Flamengo lost to Grêmio in a match valid for the 2nd round of the 2016 Brasileirão. Playing at the opponent's home, Mais Querido was overcome by the minimum score, sought the draw until the end, but was unable to leak the Grêmio team. Now, Mengão faces Chapecoense, Wednesday (25), 21 pm, in Volta Redonda.
The game
With changes to the lineup, interim coach Jayme de Almeida sought greater balance between the two teams. By reinforcing the defensive line and deploying two lines of four, the team became more compact, held possession for most of the time, and threatened Grêmio.
However, in the first half, none of the options created any real danger. The chances came in the second half, after the Tricolor Gaúcho opened the scoring with a header from Fred after a corner kick.
Trailing on the scoreboard, Flamengo began to play more intensely in attack, always with Alan Patrick as the playmaker. Willian Arão, who came on in the second half, also contributed with passes and runs.
Despite shots on goal, hitting the post, and forcing saves from Marcelo Grohe, Flamengo was unable to equalize the score. The Mais Querido (Flamengo) ends the round with three points, in the middle of the table.
The game
With changes to the lineup, interim coach Jayme de Almeida sought greater balance between the two teams. By reinforcing the defensive line and deploying two lines of four, the team became more compact, held possession for most of the time, and threatened Grêmio.
However, in the first half, none of the options created any real danger. The chances came in the second half, after the Tricolor Gaúcho opened the scoring with a header from Fred after a corner kick.
Trailing on the scoreboard, Flamengo began to play more intensely in attack, always with Alan Patrick as the playmaker. Willian Arão, who came on in the second half, also contributed with passes and runs.
Despite shots on goal, hitting the post, and forcing saves from Marcelo Grohe, Flamengo was unable to equalize the score. The Mais Querido (Flamengo) ends the round with three points, in the middle of the table.