Samuel Lino: Grêmio got lucky against Flamengo, "I think today..." | OneFootball

Samuel Lino was a starter for Flamengo in a game against Grêmio

Referee Paulo César Zanovelli da Silva was one of the main figures in the 1-1 draw between Flamengo and Grêmio, this Sunday (31). This is because the referee made some questionable decisions during the match, leaving the Rubro-Negro 'upset'. Thus, Samuel Lino stated that the refereeing favored the team from Rio Grande do Sul.

— Of the games I've had with Flamengo so far the refereeing was very good, I have nothing to say or complain about. It was fair in the games we had. I think today it broke up the game a lot, cooled down the game a lot. This benefited Grêmio more than us. We were playing at home, with our rhythm, with strong marking. A little foul here, another there. But, what can we do, right? Now it's no use talking. There's no point in complaining here -, said Samuel Lino.

How was the refereeing performance?

Flamengo did not approve of referee Paulo César's performance this Sunday (31). In several instances, the referee made questionable decisions regarding infractions that should have been in favor of Mengão. In addition, Zanovelli wrongly yellow-carded Léo Ortiz, leaving the defender suspended for Fla's next game in the Brasileirão.

On the occasion, Léo Ortiz received a yellow card at the 44th minute of the first half, after a foul 'invented' by the referee. This is because, the number 3 slid on the ball and disarmed the Grêmio player, but the referee saw irregularity in the move and punished the Rubro-Negro defender, who had two accumulated warnings in the Brasileiro.

What is Flamengo's next game?

With Samuel Lino available, Flamengo returns to the field for the Brasileiro only on September 14. On the occasion, Filipe Luís's team will face Juventude, at 4pm (Brasília time), at Alfredo Jaconi, for the 23rd round of the tournament. As usual, the Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match, through YouTube, the website and social networks.

However, Samuel Lino will report to the Brazilian team this Monday (01). The player was called up by coach Carlo Ancelotti after the muscle injury of striker Matheus Cunha, from Manchester United (ENG). It is worth mentioning that the number 16 was the only Rubro-Negro athlete called up by the 'Amarelinha'.

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