A victory to define Flamengo's situation.
A positive result against Cruzeiro could seal Flamengo's fate in this year's Brasileirão.
By From the official website team - in
The year 2011 is viewed with great hope within Flamengo. However, it's impossible to talk about the upcoming season without first finishing the current one. And to close out 2010 in a dignified way, the red-and-black team hopes for a victory on Sunday (November 28.11th) in Volta Redonda against Cruzeiro. The game is crucial and could seal Flamengo's fate in the Brazilian Championship.
The players know this, but they don't believe they'll have an easy time. After all, their opponent is fighting for the title and comes to the Steel City needing a victory to continue pursuing their goals.
"Another tough game, but it will be tough for them too. For both us and Cruzeiro, it's a crucial game, one that's important for our objectives. A win would get us out of the relegation zone and allow us to take an important step forward," said defender Welinton.
The experienced Flamengo squad knows that the high morale after the victory against Guarani is important, but it cannot be a source of illusion. The players know that this weekend's opponent is tough to beat and are counting on the support of the fans to achieve the desired result.
"It's an important game for Flamengo. We managed a victory against Guarani, but that doesn't change our situation at all. It will be a great game, against a great rival, we'll be playing at home and I'm sure it will be an important match for us to get a winning streak and finally put an end to this insecurity," Maldonado concluded.
The players know this, but they don't believe they'll have an easy time. After all, their opponent is fighting for the title and comes to the Steel City needing a victory to continue pursuing their goals.
"Another tough game, but it will be tough for them too. For both us and Cruzeiro, it's a crucial game, one that's important for our objectives. A win would get us out of the relegation zone and allow us to take an important step forward," said defender Welinton.
The experienced Flamengo squad knows that the high morale after the victory against Guarani is important, but it cannot be a source of illusion. The players know that this weekend's opponent is tough to beat and are counting on the support of the fans to achieve the desired result.
"It's an important game for Flamengo. We managed a victory against Guarani, but that doesn't change our situation at all. It will be a great game, against a great rival, we'll be playing at home and I'm sure it will be an important match for us to get a winning streak and finally put an end to this insecurity," Maldonado concluded.
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