The Corinthians defender replaced goalkeeper Cássio in the classic against Palmeiras, for the 2024 Campeonato Paulista; Timão sought a draw in the final minutes
The defender Gustavo Henrique spoke about the experience of replacing the goalkeeper Cassio in the draw of Corinthians as Palm trees, 2-2, for the Campeonato Paulista. The Timão defender took his position in goal after the expulsion of the number 12, when the team Antonio Oliveira There was no longer a replacement option.
After the match, the player said he found himself desperate in the final minutes of the classic at Arena Barueri to avoid a goal from Alviverde. According to the defender, not even in games between friends did he take on the role of goalkeeper.
“I never went for the goal, I never got it, I was desperate, the goal is too big. Today I understand the life of goalkeepers, it is very difficult. I looked one way, took two steps to the side and the other side was huge. The goal is really big”, said in the mixed zone.
“We were losing, and Yuri (Alberto) wanted to score. I said: ‘Yuri, it’s 2-1, we need to draw. Let me go for the goal, then try to equalize, we are already behind on the result. I’ll go and we’ll move Raniele back to the defense’. That’s what happened, we decided that and, thank God, we got the result”explained the defender.
After Cássio’s departure, Corinthians still lost Yuri Alberto. The striker suffered an injury to the rib region after a severe foul Murilo, from Palmeiras. The black and white team was heading towards the end of the match with two less, when Garro He took a free kick and left everything the same in the derby.
In the 56th minute of the second half, Gustavo Henrique was forced into a shot by Murilo, the ball ended up passing and he had the precision of Raniele to get over the line and avoid Palmeiras victory.
“I tried to defend, I managed to at least cushion the ball, Rani managed to help me get the ball out. If I don’t touch it, it goes into the goal. One helped the other.” he said.
“It was desperate. We have to really praise the group, we didn’t give up at any point. It was a very different moment for me, second game with this shirt, a Derby, we had an adverse result, I had to go for the goal. It was a little desperate, but thank God we managed to win (sic), congratulations to the cast. Those outside cheered a lot. Now we have to continue improving, we are grateful for the support of the fans who came to CT to support us”, completed.
Source: sportbuzz
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