Clube de Regatas do Flamengo, Parte IV [R]

Diego Mauricio had a nice play on the left flank where he beat his man go into the box and had Botinelli open across the box for an easy goal. Unfortunately, he didn't have the vision for that and decided to shoot right at Berna.

I'm baffled as to why Luxa doesn't think R10 and Drogbinha can't play together. I'd like to see it happen.

 

Vence, mas não convence. Story of the year thus far.

 

Amazing how Luxa killed the team with his subs. Deivid was having a good game compared to his other performances and Botinelli was the best player on the pitch for us. He took both of them out for Wanderley and Fierro (god awful).

 

I agree. I've tried supporting Deivid throughout his time here. I was even a defender of his signing, but he simply doesn't have it anymore.

We probably played our best game as far as creating chances. Unfortunately, our two mistakes costed us goals and we also got lucky when Geraldo missed a shot off a cross within the small box in the PK area.

 

I doubt it. He still has several big European clubs that would like him.

 

I wouldn't at all be surprised, Forlan's been linked with numerous South American clubs, also Tottenham and Barcelona most recently. All these link's/rumours are telling me his/club's agent's or some journalist are bigging up the press to make them aware Forlan is avaliable.

 

Schedules should come out sometime early next year. Engenhão will probably be the most likely stadium.

 

Estou de pé! Que show! Easily, Ronaldinho's best game. A golaço, an assist, a ball that helped set up the first goal, beautiful dribbles...This was the type of performance we have been waiting to see from him. That's two good games in a row out of him. Hopefully, he can continue.

Flamengo 4 x 0 Avaí, 1st Round
Goals by Bottinelli, Ronaldinho, Thiago Neves, Diego Maurício

 

Júnior César, a leftback from São Paulo, with stints at Fluminense and Botafogo, has agreed to terms of a contract with Flamengo. Flamengo needs to work out a deal out with São Paulo for him to become our #6.

Oddly enough, Egídio also had one of his better games today. I still rather have a more reliable player in Júnior César as our left back. Hopefully, we can land a CB like Juan and a top class striker such as Vágner Love or even someone like André, ex-Santos.

 

I agree that we have room to improve. Our defense looked shaky at times. David Braz gave away a stupid ball and Wellinton is extremely unreliable. I think the arrival of a good, experienced CB will help our problems there.

I also am not a fan of Wanderley. Sure, he fights for every ball and presses the opponent, but I would rather have someone who has the class to score and create. Wanderley is limited.

Other than those two aspects, I'm fairly satisfied. We have improved a lot since the start of the year. I think our elimination vs Ceará was a turning point. I liked what I saw for the most part. Unfortunately, Ronaldo Angelim's sent off hurt us.