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What did Noriega, Grêmio's defender, say after the match against Flamengo?

Flamengo sought victory until the end but ended up with a 1-1 draw against Grêmio last Sunday (31), in the Brasileirão. After the match, defender Noriega celebrated the point earned away from home and urged his teammates to stay focused to "make history" with the team from Rio Grande do Sul.

"I am happy. We knew it would be a tough game, but we managed to earn a point away from home. Now, we keep working. We are going to make history," declared Noriega in an interview with Grêmio's official channel still on the Maracanã field.

HOW WAS THE FLAMENGO VS GRÊMIO MATCH?

In front of a packed Maracanã, Flamengo controlled the game, dominating Grêmio almost the entire time. With an inspired performance by goalkeeper Tiago Volpi, the team from Rio Grande do Sul managed not to concede in the first half. However, in the second half, Arrascaeta received a pass from Pedro, opening the score for Mengão. Finally, towards the end of the match, Grêmio's goalkeeper converted a penalty, leaving the final score at 1-1.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S SITUATION IN BRASILEIRÃO?

With the draw, Flamengo reached 47 points and remains the isolated leader of the Brasileirão. Following them are Cruzeiro and Palmeiras, with 44 and 43 points, respectively. Thus, the Rubro-Negro, even with one game less, still maintains a 'cushion' over their direct rivals in the title race.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT MATCH?

Flamengo's next match of the season takes place only on September 14 (Sunday), when they face Juventude, for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão. The game kicks off at 4 PM (Brasília time), at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium. Coluna do Fla TV, as usual, will show the details of the clash through YouTube, website, and social media.

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