After the 3-0 victory over Atlético-GO, coach Zé Ricardo spoke to journalists in a press conference. The Flamengo manager described the match as balanced, despite the large score, and highlighted the team's unity in overcoming the painful elimination from the Conmebol Libertadores Bridgestone.

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Match analysis
It was difficult, the first half was balanced. The second goal threw Atlético's team off balance, and we managed to score the third. The game was heading towards being a close contest, and perhaps the score didn't reflect what the match was like. But we played the ball well and secured the victory.

Pain of elimination
It's important to emphasize that we are still very hurt and wounded by the elimination. We really wanted to qualify, to give this gift to the fans after so much celebration at the Maracanã. But unfortunately, things that make football the most wonderful and exciting sport in the world meant that we didn't get the same result away from home that we got at home.

Ball forward
From now on, we must have the serenity to accept what we cannot change and the courage to change what we can.