Rodinei highlights the nation's "energy" and celebrates qualification for the Copa do Brasil semifinals
The full-back spoke in the mixed zone after the 1-0 victory over Grêmio
By John Peter Granette - in
This Wednesday night (15) was spectacular at Maracanã. With the Nation putting on a show in the stands of the stadium, Flamengo beat Grêmio 1-0 and qualified for the semi-final of the Copa do Brasil. The winning goal was scored by Everton Ribeiro in the first half.
Leaving the stadium, full-back Rodinei spoke about the energy that filled every corner of the stadium. The player praised the atmosphere at the Maracanã.
“We go into every game full of energy, but today the Maracanã was wonderful and had a surreal energy. Thank God we managed to impose ourselves. We suffered a bit, since we scored very early on. The important thing was qualifying.”
The number 2 player also made a point of highlighting the attitude the team displayed throughout the 90 minutes of the match.
"We went into the game focused and knew it would be a very difficult match against Grêmio. We were organized, we suffered some pressure, but in the end everything worked out."