It was a dominant display. The 1-0 scoreline was deceptive, given the number of clear chances created. Flamengo beat Grêmio 1-0, but it could have been a rout.
They had 20 shots, two hitting the woodwork, one-on-one opportunities against goalkeeper Weverton, and an incredible waste of varied chances. It should have been much more.
However, the game cannot be reduced to the wingers’ allergy to scoring or missed opportunities. It was a match of immense domination by Flamengo—absolute control.
High possession, the opponent far from their area, intense pressing, repeated ball recoveries in the attacking third… A masterclass in how to play away from home. But…
They lacked sharp finishing, composure in front of goal, and more goals. After a shaky second half against Vasco, Leonardo Jardim’s team delivered the performance expected of them.
Following the midweek Copa Libertadores win over Sporting Cristal, Abel Ferreira asked reporters “who is playing well?” in Brazil, given his packed schedule.
On Sunday, the Palmeiras coach was involved in his own match against Remo, where his side dropped two more points. He should watch Grêmio 0-1 Flamengo.
