Fernando Diniz comments on Fluminense's draw against Bragantino

After Fluminense's draw in the opening game of the Brasileirão, coach Fernando Diniz analyzed the match that ended with a score of 2-2 against Bragantino, at the Maracanã stadium. The first half was the main object of the coach's analysis, Diniz also commented on the aerial plays that preceded the two goals conceded in the match. According to the coach, the improvisations in the team's defense were not decisive for the result of the game.

In addition to considering that Fluminense played well in the first half of the game, the coach mentioned that the team's performance in terms of scoring goals was below the team's capacity. The negative point highlighted by the coach was returning to the second half and suffering from aerial balls. Despite the team playing without a defender, Diniz did not justify the goals due to this absence. He credited the result to a series of errors that culminated in a draw and concluded by saying that to avoid a headed goal, the solution is to avoid set pieces and crosses.

Diniz praises Lima, the team's goal scorer in the match

Fernando Diniz took advantage of the press conference to praise Lima (who was booed by the fans during the match).

The coach highlighted the midfielder's importance in the Rio team's latest achievements and stated that Lima was one of the best signings made by the club. Diniz also shared the desire for the fans to give the player more credit.

Throughout the match, Fluminense finished 26 times, 11 of which were on goal. Lima was responsible for the team's two goals.

_{Fluminense and Bragantino (Reproduction/ Rafael Ribeiro/ CBF)}

Fluminense's next game

Fluminense will face Bahia, next Tuesday in a game valid for the second round of the Brasileirão Série A. The match will be at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Arena Fonte Nova.

The Rio team's opponent in the next match lost in their debut game. Bahia was defeated by Internacional 2-1.

Featured photo: Fernando Diniz (Reproduction/ Getty Images embed/ Ruano Carneiro)