Cruz-Maltino lose the friendly against Athletic Club in São Januário
The friendly match between Vasco and Athletic Club had to test, correct and improve the team’s points. Although manager Maurício Barbieri played down the 2-0 defeat meant a lot for a side that will make their Brazilian league debut in mid-April.
With the eliminations, Vasco will only have the Brasileirão in front of him. Since the defeat against Flamengo, Cruz-Maltino has had 11 days to prepare for the friendly and has continued to show the same flaws. A team in slow recomposition, which exposes the defense to counter-attacks, the feeling is that a player is missing to cheer up the midfield and the team shows ineffectiveness in attack.
In the goals scored by Sassá, Vasco’s defense was exposed. This is because it took the team some time to piece together both offers. With that, the defense was completely exposed. For example, in Athletic Club’s second goal, the miners scored a counterattack with four players up front against Léo and Robson.
Furthermore, while the midfield trio has quality and talent, the teamwork is far from ideal. The impression that remains is that Vasco needs a player who can make the difference and revive the midfield.
Vasco is an ineffective team even in attack. Even if he creates many chances, what counts in football is the ball in the net. And Cruz-Maltino must be more lethal if they are to make a smoother Brazilian championship
Vasco’s own failures are worrying and the alert must be active. Between 15 and 16 April, possible dates for the debut against Atlético-MG, the margin of error is zero.
Source: Terra
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