It was close to come out with the victory. Fla-Flu for the 15th round of the Brasileirão (16/7) gave the Italian fans a taste of the two points lost in the fight to try and get close to Botafogo at the top of the Brasileirão. But it presented many novelties and brought good hopes for the return of the best days for Fernando Diniz’s team.
The first half was balanced. Flamengo dominated the first 20 minutes when they managed to exert a strong mark on Fluminense’s exit. Arrascaeta and Wesley had good chances which stopped in the safe defenses of Fábio.
But after the match started, Flamengo slowed down and Fluminense balanced the game. André – with a great performance – and Ganso controlled the midfield and Fluminense exploited Arias for one-on-one in attack. With the loose marking in Flamengo’s midfield, the Tricolore closed better, also creating the clearest opportunity from Cano’s header.
In the second half Diniz inserts Lelê in place of Martinelli. Fluminense grew and began to explore something hitherto abhorred by Dinizism: the direct link between defense and attack. With Lelê’s speed behind Felipe Luiz, Fluminense were in constant danger.
In addition, it was Tricolor who began to press Flamengo for the ball – and almost scored in a mistake by Matheus Cunha, which Lima did not take advantage of. Arias grew in production by playing more openly, André, Ganso and Lima dominated Flamengo’s midfield, which began to change to try and win in the breath.
Leo Fernández leaves a good impression
With Ganso calling to leave, Diniz fielded Leo Fernández. The Uruguayan arrived full of expectations and kept them. With good game vision, he managed to turn the ball over to Marcelo, which turned into good chances. He also proved to be a good dead-ball option, as he took a corner at the far post for Arias to shoot on his own. Leo Fernández looked for play, handed out passes, fought. For a first impression, the Uruguayan left the crowd enthusiastic. Fluminense seems to have found a good option for Ganso’s backup, or even to play alongside the number 10.
Fla-Flu finished 0-0 and didn’t have a hero. But we can say that the classic number 100 of the century was a calling card game. So, nice to meet you, Leo Fernández.
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Source: Terra
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