Gonzalo Fierro, CR Flamengo (R) (News, etc...)

Due to many suspensions that carried over from the Vasco game, Fierro will be getting his first chance in the starting lineup this Sunday vs Fluminense.

I guess it's time to show why CC fans loved him and earn his paycheck.

 

Not like this means much, but Fierro and newly acquired Emerson were the two players who have finished shots the best in this week's training. For anyone interested, the game starts in 40 min.

One good thing I must say about Fierro is he is a good professional. He hasn't whinned or complained about not getting a chance as a starter and has continued to work hard. Hopefully he can show something today, and maybe get a couple good crosses in which has been his weakpoint for me in his time here so far.

 

0x0 HT.

Fierro got a yellow card and missed one of our best goal opportunities, one-on-one with the goalie. So far I haven't seen anything special. Seems to be a common player to me.

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1x1 FT. Fierro was substituted out for Messi's cousin, Maxi Biancucchi with 15 min to go in the 2nd half. Fierro disappeared in the 2nd half and did not really contribute anything.

I am willing to give him other opportunities, but it's not looking good for him. I hope we can get rid of him in the middle of the year. He is a class act, but he hasn't really adapted well here. I realized he was a good player at CC, but I am sure Chile has other players in his position that are better and can be used on the NT.

 

Fierro had a good first half. He made his "opportunistic" goal after SPFC's GK made a mistake. After that, he made a beautiful, low-lying cross from the right wing to Adriano, who was 1v1 with the GK and missed a goal because his right foot isn't great.

In the 2nd half, Fierro disappeared. I hardly remember him touching the ball very much. On a few counter attacks, he gave the ball away to the opposition. I'd still continue to give him chances.