Filipe Luís hails Pedro after Flamengo's win over Internacional: "Inspired" | OneFootball

Pedro scored the first two goals for Flamengo against Internacional

Flamengo won against Internacional on Sunday (17), at the Beira-Rio Stadium, in Porto Alegre, with two goals from striker Pedro. After the match, coach Filipe Luís took the opportunity to praise the red-black striker and highlight that the athlete made the difference.

— I wouldn't open any plan that we explored, but I can say that we were decisive in Inter's area. We arrived at the beginning of the game. Pedro was on a inspired day and made the difference. Pedro, when the ball arrives in the area, is a different player —, Filipe Luís began.

— I tried to leave him closer to what would be the last line of Inter because when he is close to the area he is a decisive and different player. I believe that's what made the difference in the game. Then in the second half we managed to maintain the level and practically close with the third goal —, concluded the Flamengo coach.

HOW WAS THE GAME?

Pedro was the main name of Flamengo in the match against Internacional. The striker opened the scoring at seven minutes and, soon after, scored again, increasing to 2-0. Finally, Gonzalo Plata scored the third goal, before Borré scored for the Gauchos in the final minutes.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

With Pedro available, Flamengo plays again on Wednesday (20), against Internacional, also at the Beira-Rio Stadium, in Porto Alegre. The match is valid for the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores, at 21:30 (Brasília time).

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