After defeat in the Brasileirão, Lucas Lima points out a chance to rescue morale in a duel against Bahia; teams decide for a place in the next phase of the Copa do Brasil
O saints prepares to face the bahia for the round of 16 round of the Copa do Brasil. After the goalless draw in the first leg, the teams face each other again this Wednesday, 31st, at 7 pm (Brasília time), at Arena Fonte Nova. For Lucas Limathe decisive match will be the “game of the year” for Peixe.
“It will be a difficult game, a difficult stadium and environment. Regardless of whether we are attacking or defending, we need to be strong and balanced. We have to create, make our game and play. It’s a decision, the game of the year. We have to play a great game.”said Lucas Lima in an interview on the official website of the alvinegro club.
“We have to see what we did wrong, this week we have a decisive game. It’s creating force, rescuing the team’s morale. I’m sure Wednesday is going to be a whole different game. The lesson you can learn is to keep your feet on the ground, there are no easy games, you always have to go in as if it were a decision”, completed the experienced midfielder.
Santos was beaten 2-0 by Red Bull Bragantino, in the eighth round of the Brazilian Championship. Now, the team turns its attention to this Wednesday’s clash against Bahia. With a goalless draw in the first leg, Peixe depends on any victory to advance in the Copa do Brasil stage. In case of a new equality, the vacancy will be decided on penalties.
Source: sportbuzz
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