Matheus Gonçalves to Wallace Yan after Flamengo exit Copa do Brasil | OneFootball

Wallace Yan and Samuel Lino missed penalties for Flamengo

Flamengo defeated Atlético-MG 1-0 on Wednesday (06), but was eliminated after missing two penalty kicks, one of them by Wallace Yan. After the match, Matheus Gonçalves left a supportive message for the number 64, showing solidarity with his teammate for the upcoming challenges of Mengão.

Through the ‘stories’ on Instagram, Matheus Gonçalves sent a message to Wallace Yan: “We are together. Keep your head up. We need you.” It is worth noting that both have played together since the youth categories and are now seeking more opportunities in the professional team of Flamengo.

WHAT HAPPENED TO WALLACE YAN?

Starting against Atlético-MG, Wallace Yan was very close to being the hero of the game. At 36 minutes into the second half, Samuel Lino shot across, the ball deflected off the defense and landed for the Ninho product, who couldn't head it into the back of the net. However, the number 64, who almost scored the qualifying goal, ended up missing a decisive penalty.

With Flamengo's 1-0 victory, the match ended in a draw on aggregate. In the penalty shootout, Samuel Lino and Wallace Yan missed their shots. Thus, the forward, who was one of the most talked-about names in the match due to the exchange of provocations with Atlético-MG players, ended the night lamenting the negative result.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME?

With Wallace Yan seeking ‘redemption’, Flamengo returns to the field this Saturday (09) to face Mirassol. The match takes place at 6:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the 19th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will provide the best internet coverage through YouTube, the website, and social media.

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