Corinthians qualified in a heroic way on Tuesday night, 5, against Boca Juniors in the penalties of the Libertadores round of 16
O Corinthians achieved a heroic rating against the Boca Juniors on the night of this Tuesday, 5th, for the round of 16 of the Libertadores. With the cast full of absences, the team managed to hold the 0-0 in normal time and take the decision to the maximum penalties, where it had the brilliance of cassio and the last penalty taken by Gilwhich gave the vacancy to Timão.
After the classification official, the coach Victor Pereira it was just praise for their players, highlighting the strength they had on the field to hold back the opposing pressure, especially in the first half. Commander Alvinegro also talked about the amount of embezzlement in the medical department, but how the team managed to get around it.
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“The spirit often overcomes difficulties. We have a lot of people outside. Even with so many difficulties, we don’t rely on them, we arrive here and fight until the last minute. A victory that will go down in Corinthians history”, said the coach, who could not count on Maycon, Fagner, Renato Augusto, GustavoMosquito, addon and Junior Moraes.
“We (Willian and I) had a conversation yesterday, today, and he is still in a lot of pain. If he took the field, we would risk a much longer absence. But he wanted to be with us conveying support, it’s something to highlight”, told the coach, who despite having William on the bench, the player was still feeling a lot of pain in his shoulder.
However, despite all the euphoria with the way in which the qualification for the quarterfinals of Libertadores happened, the coach of Corinthians preferred to put his feet on the ground and said he knows that there is not much time for much partying, since at the weekend the team faces a challenge in front of the Flamengoat Neo Química Arena, for the Brasileirão.
The Timon celebration in La Bombonera! 🎉
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— Corinthians (@Corinthians) July 6, 2022
“We’ve just had a great achievement. But, honestly, I’m already worried about Flamengo in a few days, with the players I have away, what I’m going to do with our team, we’re going to have to think about competing with Flamengo, who won’t It’s easy. You don’t have time here. With this calendar, you can’t enjoy it”, stressed the commander before finishing.
“We’ve been staying alive in the Campeonato Brasileiro, the Copa do Brasil and now the Libertadores. I’ve seen that spirit in practically every game. That’s the spirit, that humility, the way we work. The spirit of those outside, the trying to help those who are inside, those who come in, it’s a spectacular group”, finished.
And now?
With the classification fully defined, Corinthians now waits to know who will advance from the clash between Flamengo x tolimawho decide the spot for the quarterfinals as early as this Wednesday, 6th. On the weekend, on Sunday, 10th, Vítor Pereira and his team face the same Rubro-Negro, but at 16:00 (Brasília time), in Itaquera.
Source: sportbuzz
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