Game Analysis: Flamengo vs. Independiente Del Valle

Flamengo delivered a performance that left much to be desired in the draw between 1 and 1 against Independiente Del Valle. Mauro Cezar Pereira, commentator for Posse de Bola on Canal UOL, did not hold back with his criticism and said the team entered the Maracanã “all wrong” due to the decisions made by coach Leonardo Jardim.

Problems in the Lineup

Mauro didn’t mince words when he said the team was “reactive” and failed to control the game when they had possession. He believes Pedro’s absence—he was on the bench—made a difference in attack.

“Flamengo was a very arrogant team yesterday. The choice of strategy compared to the lineup was very poorly made.” - Mauro Cezar Pereira

If the idea was to play on the break, it was essential to have a player like Pedro, capable of holding up the ball and playing as a pivot. According to Mauro, Flamengo looked “all wrong.”

Defensive Flaws

Mauro also pointed to a triple failure in the goal Flamengo conceded in the first half. He criticized the performances of Léo Pereira, Ayrton, and Rossi, highlighting the lack of concentration in the move.

“There were three mistakes there: Léo Pereira goes in for a tackle and misses, Ayrton Lucas with an inexplicable error, and Rossi could have done better.” - Mauro Cezar Pereira

And to make matters worse, Jorginho’s red card further aggravated Flamengo’s already complicated situation. After committing an unnecessary foul and getting his second yellow card, Jorginho left the team in a difficult position.

“It wasn’t necessary to tug at the opponent. Léo Pereira was covering, far from the goal.” - Mauro Cezar Pereira

Embarrassing Standings

In the end, Mauro had no hesitation in labeling Flamengo’s performance as “shameful.” The team couldn’t dominate Del Valle in three of the four periods of the match, yet still managed to advance.

“Flamengo can’t play like this in those two Libertadores matches. One positive thing is that, in past times, Flamengo would have lost from 3 to 0.” - Mauro Cezar Pereira

At least the team was able to reorganize defensively and withstand the pressure, although Mauro emphasized that this doesn’t excuse the mistakes.

Support From the Fans

On the other hand, he made sure to praise the Red-Black crowd, which, according to him, was a positive point in the game. At the Maracanã, Mauro noticed the energy in the stands, especially after the opponent’s red card and goal.

“What saved them was the way the fans behaved. They supported the team a lot, they shouted the name of Flamengo—it was really nice.” - Mauro Cezar Pereira

Unfortunately, he also commented on the state of the pitch, which was awful, but at least the fans showed up to support the team.

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