Maresca: Flamenco wins, we try our best to reverse

Turning Net reported on June 21 that in the second round of the Club World Cup Group D group stage, Chelsea lost to Flamengo 1-3. After the game, Chelsea coach Maresca was interviewed and generously recognized his opponent's performance and admitted that Flamengo deserves the victory.

Speaking of the turning point of the game, Maresca said that the team suffered a series of heavy blows in just 6 minutes. Flamengo scored 2 goals quickly, disrupting Chelsea's pace, and then Jackson was sent off with a red card, putting the team in a desperate situation. "These 6 minutes changed everything. Unfortunately, we conceded 2 goals in a short period of time and then played one less man. But even so, we tried hard to reverse the game, but unfortunately we failed. Congratulations to Flamengo," said Maresca.

Maresca seemed very calm about Jackson's controversial penalty, "That was indeed a red card, there was nothing to argue about. The referee made his penalty, we can only accept it."

Despite losing the game, Marresca was still full of confidence in the team. He believes that Flamengo has shown great strength and is a respectable opponent. Chelsea also tried new tactics and styles in the game to accumulate experience for next season and future. "We have another game next, and the team will do their best to win, and we will learn from this loss and become stronger." Maresca firmly stated that the team will actively adjust and strive for good results in subsequent competitions.