Charly Alcaraz had the chance to ‘kill the game’ against Internacional
The draw felt like a defeat for the red and black fans for two reasons: Valencia’s goal in the final stretch, and Alcaraz’s missed goal in the second half. After the 1-1 draw between Flamengo and Internacional, coach Filipe Luís was asked about the impressive play performed by the Argentine midfielder.
— The football line is very thin. The line between 2-0 and 1-1 is very, very thin. We had the chance, Inter also had chances. They weren’t as effective as we were. My job is to make the team try to reach the opponent’s area as much as possible and create as many chances as possible. — said Filipe Luís, at a press conference.
— The force in the areas is with the players, both in the defensive and offensive areas. Today he made a mistake, maybe on Sunday Charly (Alcaraz) could have the same chance and do it. I’m happy with the game he played. He played a great game, ran, fought and did everything for the team. He did everything I asked him to do, barely lost any balls and felt very comfortable in the position he was playing. — added the technician.
ALCARAZ’S LANCE
In the 30th minute of the second half, Michael received the ball deep on the left and passed the ball to Alcaraz. Practically from the penalty spot, the midfielder cleared the defender and, absolutely free, in the area, shot out. Even teammate Gerson knelt down, lamenting Flamengo’s great opportunity to have ‘killed’ the game.
Before, Alcaraz himself opened the scoring, in first-half stoppage time, with a penalty kick. However, in the 44th minute of the second half, Enner Valencia equalized for Internacional. In this way, Flamengo lost the chance to move up to third place in the Brasileirão, leaving two points behind Fortaleza. On a positive note, Mengão did not lose its place to Internacional and remains in the G-4.
FOCUS ON THE BRAZILIAN CUP
Thus, after the duel in Beira-Rio, Flamengo returns to Rio de Janeiro and starts focusing on the Copa do Brasil. On Sunday (03), Mengão plays the first game of the final, against Atlético-MG, at Maracanã. Therefore, the ball rolls from 4pm (Brasília time), with broadcast of the Fla’s column, live, on YouTube.
