Away from home, Palmeiras snatched a draw from Fortaleza and maintained their lead in the Brazilian Championship; Abel Ferreira’s team has the same score as the vice-president
O Palm trees ended in a 2-2 draw with Strength, away from home, and maintained the lead in the Brazilian Championship. With the result this Sunday, 27th, Verdão reached 63 points and has an advantage in goal difference over Flamengowhich has the same score and took second place.
For coach Abel Ferreira, Verdão’s competitive stance made the difference over Leão do Pici, who came to lead the score. The Portuguese coach highlighted the team’s “championship attitude”.
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“The champion attitude they (players) have is evident. My greatest pride in this team is their attitude, the way we go out of our way to depend solely on ourselves. We have three finals, I need our fans’ help now, with games at our home. Everything is open, and we will have a championship until the end”, said the coach at a press conference.
Verdão had to seek a draw on two occasions in the match. The team led by Abel Ferreira still had the defender Gustavo Gómez expelled in the second stage.
Two months ago, the coach was weak, and the players were old. Regardless of what happens in the end, this team has a winning attitude”, added the commander.
“On our team, everyone knows very well what to do. That’s why I congratulate the players and my coaching staff. In times of stress, you have to be calm when making decisions. We could have lost the game, but the decisions were made accordingly”, completed.
Palmeiras returns to the field next Wednesday, 29th, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Allianz Parque, to face the already relegated team America-MG.
Source: sportbuzz
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