América-MG coach, Vagner Mancini opened the game in front of the victory over Botafogo and explained what was decisive to take the lead in the Copa do Brasil
Vagner Mancinicommander of America-MGwas sincere about the strategies adopted to overcome the Botafogo and come out ahead in the round of 16 of Brazil’s Cup. Among the most decisive factors for the triumph, the coach highlighted the knowledge of the Carioca opponent and their way of playing, which allowed him to predict how his performance on the field would be.
“We knew, studying the team at the Botafogothat when you play with a line of three, you have difficulty marking the ball that would supposedly be on the opposite side”highlighted Mancini. “Although Botafogo’s defense was taller, we asked for the ball to come faster, precisely so that you could take advantage of Kanu, Sampaio and carli. And that ended up working in the first goal. And in the goal of Alê the same thing”.
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The technician added: “O America had, during the 90 minutes, an interesting supremacy for a team that came from five games without scoring […]. I think the strategy worked because everything we studied about Botafogo really happened in the match. And that gave us security, because they were all aware of what our opponent would do on the field.”.
About the next match by Brazilian championshipMancini emphasized how the result against Glorioso should serve as fuel for the next challenges. “Sunday’s game is important, as it was today (Thursday). We have to recover in the Brazilian, we face a team that is difficult to beat […]. [Mas] today’s game ends, in a very impactful way, generating a lot of confidence”said.
THE GAME
América-MG beat Botafogo 3-0 on the night of this Thursday, 30, in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. Wellington Paulista and Danilo Avelar, in the first half, and Alê, in the second half, ensured Coelho’s triumph at Independência. With the result, the Minas Gerais team can lose by up to two goals difference that advances to the quarterfinals.
The return game of the round of 16 of the national competition is scheduled for July 14, a Thursday, at 21:00 (Brasilia time), at the Nilton Santos Stadium. It is worth remembering that there is no qualified goal in the Copa do Brasil and, therefore, the team that guarantees the victory in the sum of the results is classified.
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Source: sportbuzz
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