My Impressions – Round 3 of the Guanabara Cup

For those who had doubts about the real intention of the governor (sic) of Rio Cláudio Castro in the exploration of Maracanã, the statement published on his social networks is illuminating.

The red-black team warned that it is against companies leading the bidding process for the stadium.

And he criticized the management of Vasco, the main competitor of the consortium that manages the device on a provisional basis, composed of the duo Fla-Flu.

It is worth remembering that the bidding notice, whose envelopes should have been opened on October 27th, was suspended the day before by TCE auditor Márcio Pacheco.

Pacheco is a former deputy of the governor’s party (PSC), and has already employed him as a cabinet official.

Need I say more?

MADUREIRA 0 x 1 FLUMINENSE.

The confrontation at Kleber Andrade, in Cariacica, was hampered by the heavy rains that fell during a good part of the match.

And surprised the conditioning of the teams.

The tricolor victory was deserved, both for the posture and for the volume of attacking plays.

The Ganso, Arias and Cano trio, which could already count on the insinuating football of midfielder Lima, also gained the support of the young Giovanni Manson – a good midfielder.

Fernando Diniz’s Fluminense continues, however, vulnerable in its defensive phase.

FLAMENGO 5 x 0 NOVA IGUAÇU.

Result aside, the game served for Vítor Pereira to try out a new configuration with a view to Saturday’s game against Palmeiras, which will decide the Super Cup.

It was valid, for example, to see Erick Pulgar alongside Gérson.

The coach knows that conditioning is still not ideal, and he has managed to balance it by climbing fast fiber players like Matheus França and Éverton.

This game against Bangu, this Tuesday (24), will give us a better idea of ​​what could be new in the first final of the year.

The team led by “maestro” Felipe, in third place, likes to have possession of the ball and will demand application from the red-blacks in the resumption…

INTER MIAMI 0 x 3 VASCO.

Of the 180 minutes played against River Plate and Inter Miami, in Florida, Maurício Barbieri was able to take impressions to start assembling a competitive team.

Defender Leo, laterals Pumita and Piton, defensive midfielder Jair and forwards Figueiredo and Pedro Raul are strategic players.

Goalkeeper Ivan, although he played in only one match, does not need to be discussed.

Luca Orellano played little to be evaluated.

Alex Teixeira already has someone to play with and Nenê showed that he can be useful.

BOTAFOGO

Another who did not play for the third round.

But the debut of the first team in the 2-1 over Volta Redonda has already served us to see the structure that Luis Castro envisions for Botafogo.

And the idea of ​​having three defensive midfielders (Patrick de Paula, Tchê Tchê and Marlon Freitas), with Sauer floating behind Victor Sá and Tiquinhos Soares, is very suggestive.

The pieces can be different, but, to start the work, the design guarantees a minimum of defensive sustainability.

The confrontation with the well-armed Madureira this Thursday (26), in Luso Brasieiro, suggests a good test.

SUBTITLES / CREDITS:

Photo 1: Governor Cláudio Castro meeting with Vasco leaders at the last meeting to talk about the Maracanã bid – Daniel Ramalho / Vasco

Photo 2: Yago Felipe works on resuming the ball and prepares to go up for the attack: Arias and Ganso follow – Marcelo Gonçalves / Fluminense

Photo 3: Defender Fabrício Bruno scores the second red-black goal in the rout over Volta Redonda – Marcelo Cortes / Flamengo

Photo 4: Midfielder Juninho failed to take advantage of the chances he received in the two games in Florida – Daniel Ramalho / Vasco

Photo 5: Striker Victor Sá formed the attacking duo in the victory over Volta Redonda in the second round game – Vítor Silva / Botafogo