Athletico-PR striker pins Flamengo on the lawn

The controversy over the Maracanã lawn was even discussed by the Athletico-PR after losing 2-1 to Flamengo at Brazil’s Cup. Canobbio was asked about the situation on the field and was against the criticism made by the opponent about the conditions of the stage of the match between the red-blacks. According to him, at no time did this interfere with the realization of the confrontation.

In an interview in the mixed zone, the Athletico-PR striker showed some irritation and pinned Flamengo in relation to the conditions of the Maracanã lawn. In addition, he took advantage of the moment to defend the synthetic pitch of the Arena da Baixada and responded to critics of this style of playing field for a football game. According to Canobbio, the result of the quarterfinal match of the Copa do Brasil was not limited to the bumpy carpet of the Mario Filho stadium.

“I think it’s pretty good. I don’t know which pitch they want to play on. I liked the pitch of the game, the environment, the match. In the Arena (in Baixada) as well. I don’t know why they criticize Arena, it’s very good too. There are many courses in Uruguay that are difficult to play. Bad or good lawn is for both teams, there is no such thing (advantage). don’t worry us“, vented during his interview on the way out of the lawn.

It is worth mentioning that Canobbio left his mark in the defeat to Flamengo in the Copa do Brasil. The Uruguayan was responsible for opening the scoring and putting Hurricane in front, but the cariocas outdid themselves in the confrontation and managed to come back with goals from Pedro and Bruno Henrique in the second half. Both face off again on Wednesday, the 12th, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at the Arena da Baixada.

It is important to remember that the team from Paraná will need a victory by at least two goals difference to get a place in the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil. Meanwhile, Flamengo will enter the field with the advantage of a draw to remain alive in the fight for the second championship of the most desired tournament in the country.