Palmeiras had difficulty in the last round of the group of the club’s world cup, but looked for a draw after losing two goals. Abel Ferreira recognized the execution errors, but highlighted the team mentality
The 2-2 draw between Palmeiras and Inter Miami concluded Alviverde participation in the group stage of the Fifa World Cup on Monday. The result was sufficient to guarantee group A leadership and the place in the round 16, but the performances left important lessons for the coach Abel Ferreira.
Shortly after the game, the Portuguese coach went directly to comment on the problems faced by the team. According to him, Palmeiras has even started with a well -defined gaming plan – attack on the sides to explore the opponent’s compaction – but the execution was not up to the expected. Inter Miami defended itself with very low lines, making it difficult for the offensive construction of Alviverde, and took advantage of poorly covered spaces to open 2-0 with Allende and Luis Suárez.
“We knew how we had to play, but we couldn’t apply.” Our pressure did not adapt and the marking in the transitions was bankruptcy. These goals we granted could have been avoided with a better positioning and reading of the game – analyzed Abel.
Palmeirense’s response came in the final phase, with punctual changes that changed the dynamics of the game. Allan, Paulinho and Mauricio, who left the bank, contributed to giving greater intensity and control in midfield, allowing the recovery of the score.
– What remains is the spirit of the group. Even at the disadvantage, we did not give up and we almost turned the game. This shows the collective strength and the winning mentality of the team – said the coach.
With the draw, Palmeiras closed the first phase unbeaten and now prepares for the clash against Botafogo, scheduled for Saturday, at 13 hours (time of Brazilia), for the round of 16. The cast continues to train in Greensboro, where it focuses on the sequence of the competition.
Source: Terra
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