On another exceptional evening, the goalkeeper Agustin Rossi returned to the forefront by being decisive in Flamengo’s victory against Pyramidsa result that guaranteed the title and boosted the team’s confidence for the decision against Paris Saint-Germain. Thus, the duel in Qatar placed the Brazilian club in a very visible scenario, in particular thanks to the confident performance of the archer.
The most talked about action occurred in stoppage time in the first half. The attacker Mayele he appeared free in front of goal and forced Rossi to make a save considered crucial. Rubro-Negro won with minimal advantage, and any hesitation could lead the decision towards a more tense scenario. The intervention of the goalkeeper, extending his arm and avoiding a draw.
“In my head came back the two goals we conceded in the World Cup against Chelsea and a goal against Los Angeles, which was also head-to-head. In my head came the moments when I conceded the goal and today I managed to defend and help Flamengo achieve another victory and a title.“, Rossi commented shortly after the match during a conversation with journalists in the mixed zone.
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Rossi is not afraid of PSG
Rossi’s performance against the Pyramids also takes on weight since it takes place on the eve of the final of the Intercontinental. The match against Paris Saint-Germain is scheduled for next Wednesday, at 2 p.m. (return time). Brasilia), at the stadium Ahmad Ben Ali. Therefore, facing the European champion requires maximum concentration, and the goalkeeper’s recent performance creates an environment of greater security in the defensive sector.
“This is going to be a difficult match. There is obviously no easy game. On the pitch, we are eleven against eleven. We had the experience at the World Cup of facing two big teams in the world, Chelsea and Bayern, and we played on equal terms. So we learned a lot from the World Cup and we hope it goes as well as possible. We will try. Nobody takes us to sleep“, shot Rossi.
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