Flamengo and Botafogo played out a goalless draw at the Maracanã on Sunday, in a match that saw the home team’s struggles in front of goal continue. According to reports from Esporte News Mundo, the draw saw Palmeiras open up a four-point lead at the top of the Brasileiro table after they defeated Red Bull Bragantino 2-1.
The match saw Flamengo dominate possession in the first half, but create few clear-cut chances. In the second half, the team’s performance tailed off, with Esporte News Mundo reporting that the team’s physical and technical levels dropped significantly.
In a match that was marked by a lack of inspiration, two players stood out for Flamengo. Goalkeeper Rossi made a crucial save from Marlon Freitas in the second half to prevent defeat, and also made several good articulations with the attack. Esporte News Mundo awarded Rossi a rating of 7.5 out of 10 for his performance.
Left-back Alex Sandro was also a bright spot for Flamengo, containing Botafogo’s attacks well and providing good support to the team’s attack. In one of Flamengo’s few chances in the second half, Alex Sandro fired a shot with danger, and Esporte News Mundo gave him a rating of 7.0.
The rest of the Flamengo team struggled to make an impact, with Esporte News Mundo awarding several players low ratings. Wesley and Cebolinha both received ratings of 5.0, while Pedro and Bruno Henrique were given ratings of 5.0 and 5.5 respectively.
The draw leaves Flamengo with a lot to work on as they look to close the gap on leaders Palmeiras. As Esporte News Mundo notes, the team’s performance was a familiar story, with a strong first half giving way to a disappointing second half.
In terms of the team’s chances of improving, Esporte News Mundo suggests that the likes of Rossi and Alex Sandro will need to continue to perform well if Flamengo are to have any hope of catching Palmeiras.
The ratings given to the Flamengo players by Esporte News Mundo are as follows:
* Rossi: 7.5
* Wesley: 5.0
* Léo Ortiz: 6.5
* Léo Pereira: 6.0
* Alex Sandro: 7.0
* Evertton Araújo: 5.5
* De La Cruz: 5.5
* Luiz Araújo: 6.0
* Bruno Henrique: 5.5
* Cebolinha: 5.0
* Pedro: 5.0
Players who came on as substitutes were given the following ratings:
* Juninho: 5.0
* Matheus Gonçalves: 5.0
* Danilo: 6.0
* Michael: No rating
* Varela: No rating
As reported by Esporte News Mundo, the draw was a disappointing result for Flamengo, and one that highlights the team’s ongoing struggles in front of goal.
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