The goalkeeper saved one of Sport’s penalties and helped Tricolore qualify for the quarter-finals of the Copa do Brasil
Rafael was one of the big names in São Paulo’s standings for the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil. The goalkeeper defended Luciano Juba’s charge and eased the team’s path towards the table.
After the match, the goalkeeper – who has started all matches so far – spoke of the honor of wearing the San Paolo shirt – when asked about the responsibility of being a goalkeeper in a team that has an idol like Rogerio Ceni. For the player, “it’s a great source of pride”. He also stated that he “try to do better every day”.
The archer also defended the affection of the crowd. While in charge, the player’s name was highly applauded at the Morumbi Stadium which was only the case in the past.
– It’s an honor to wear the San Paolo shirt, where so many goalkeepers have made history. It’s a source of great pride, every day I arrive at CT I do better. I am very happy to start with this ranking, with the affection of the fans. It was very important. I am very excited and happy,” he said.
Speaking of the match, Rafael commented on the first defeat of São Paulo under the command of Dorival Júnior. Even with a two-goal lead in the first leg, over Ilha do Retiro, Sport managed to turn the score around after winning 3-1, with the aerial ball as their best weapon. The player analyzed the match, but also highlighted the penalties taken by his teammates.
– We started well, we knew the strength of Sport in the air, they played with three defenders to increase this stature, they looked for fouls and were happy to score goals. I think the most important thing is that the team managed to overcome this difficult moment and qualify on penalties. We would have liked to have qualified for the win, but I’m happy to have contributed. Even the fives we beat need to be highlighted a lot. Happy for what the team did,” he added.
Finally, he talked about the secrets of his performance in the penalty shootout. In his own words, it was a job that required ‘a lot of study’.
– There’s a study, there’s your perception when the batter arrives, there’s a series of factors, we’re very excited. It’s our obligation, I’m glad I made a parade. This made it possible to pass the stage, correct mistakes – he concluded her.
Source: Terra
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