Nova Iguacu coach says goal against Flamengo is not motivation in final: 'There is no way to be a hypocrite' | Carioca Championship

discount for Flamingo In the Campinato Carioca final, Nova Iguaçu was the only team in the state to defeat Rubro Negro in 2024. But this is not to be used as motivation for the club for the match on Saturday, at 5pm (Brasilia time). In Maracanã.

For coach Carlos Vitor, the context of this goal (See video below)Which was scored against the boys team from Flamingo While the main team has been preparing for the new season in the United States, it is not in the balance at this time.

– No (it acts as a motivation), we are fully aware that there is a very big difference. We have to respect the team we play for, no matter how small it is, but greatness is completely different, there is a contradiction, there is no room for hypocrisy in this aspect – he stated while participating in the Super Fut Summit event at the Museum of Tomorrow in Rio de Janeiro.

– Now the situation has become a little more difficult compared to the moment Flamingo Spirits. He is very strong and is having a great moment in his defensive organisation. We measured that very well, but it woke us up to look for mechanisms to really try to break that blockage. We've come this far, and there's no way back (laughs).

Carlos Vitor also praised FlamingoWhich he described as “the best team in America,” but he stressed that he would not come to defend himself and would try to play as he did against Vasco in the semi-finals:

– talking about Flamingo You'll talk about budget issues, player quality, and you'll talk about the best team in America. But we've come this far and there's no way back, you can't lose your identity, your DNA, which is what brought us here. Of course we have to be more careful, our feet will always be on the ground, but we also know our capabilities and what we can do.

-I think it will be a great match. If we take precautions, we know we are a strong team, but we have to study. We also have our strategies. Whether it works or not is part of the game.