After heroic classification in the Libertadores final, Paulo Turra praised all the work of Felipão in charge of Athletico-PR: “He is very deserving of this moment”
commander of Atletico-PR in the classification to the final of the Libertadores, Paulo Turra praised the work of Luiz Felipe Scolari in Hurricane. The assistant replaced the suspended coach in the 2-2 draw with palm treesat Allianz Parque, this Tuesday, 6th. With the 1-0 victory in the first leg, the red-black eliminated the current two-time continental champion.
“We had a strategy, but we took a very fast goal. Even so, we made some adjustments during the first half and halftime. Terans got into the game very well. With Pablo, we won another one in the frame and to enter the area”, explained Turra about Hurricane’s match, which sought a draw after losing 2-0.
You play a semifinal, losing 2-0, against a great team, and you seek classification, that’s for few. This only enhances Athletico’s moment even more.”Paulo Turra said at a press conference after the clash in São Paulo.
Felipão reached the fourth Libertadores final in his career, became the greatest Brazilian finalist and seeks his third title. “There is no one in the world who deserves more than him”, said the assistant. “We feel small next to him, he is very big. His story is very big. His life, off the field, is also wonderful. He is very deserving of this moment.” added.
Athletico-PR will face the Flamengo in the decision. This Wednesday, 7th, the Rio de Janeiro team confirmed a new victory over Velez Sarsfield, 2-1 (6-1 on aggregate) and advanced to the third final in four years. The decision will be made on October 29, in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
cheering party
When the delegation arrived at the Afonso Pena airport, in São José dos Pinhais, about a thousand fans went to welcome the players and the coaching staff this Wednesday morning with a lot of celebration. The team returned to the decision of the main continental club competition after 17 years and seeks the unprecedented title.
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And this affection with which we were received today? How awesome!
Back home and with a spot in the CONMEBOL Libertadores FINAL! #athletic#Liberators#GloriaEternapic.twitter.com/7P1u6ssO1U— Athletico Paranaense (@AthleticoPR) September 8, 2022
Source: sportbuzz
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