It is the highlight of Palmeiras at the Club World Championships

It is the highlight of Palmeiras at the Club World Championships

With the classification guaranteed for the 16th round of the Club World Cup, Palmeiras left the field evaluating not only the result, but also the spirit of overcoming in front of Inter Miami. After being at a disadvantage for two goals up to the 35th minute of the second half, the San Paolo team sought the 2-2 draw and obtained the advantage of the group A thanks to the budget of the objectives.

The midfielder Maurício, who left the bench to score the equalizer, was the main moment of the game. He replaced Raphael Veiga and changed the panorama of the game with his movement and his offensive presence. Indeed, The player became the athlete with more participation in the goals of Palmeiras in competition “I had already helped Al-Ahly.”




Maurício celebrates the goal of Palmeiras in Super World (photo: Cesar Greco/Palmeiras/Di Canon)

In an interview after the clash, Mauricio highlighted the fighting characteristic of the cast: “We have shown our identity, as we always show. Even leaving, without possession of the ball, we are very aggressive, a lot of duels,” he told Cazétv. The player also underlined the importance of the group: “Anyone who entered managed to help. […] Even when we can’t, we go to the race, in dedication. It is something of our identity. “

Another important name in the draw was the striker Paulinho, who also came from the bank and scored the first goal by Palmeiras. He explained the change of posture of the team: “Abel asked for more intensity and made the changes that were to be made. […] I have to produce, show in some way what I can offer. This is what I did, I threw forward to get the result. “

With a victory and two draws, Palmeiras concluded the group stage with five points. Previously, he scored without goals with Porto and beat Al-Ahly 2-0, in a game where Flaco López and a goal against guaranteed the positive result.

Now, the team’s next commitment will be against Botafogo, Saturday (June 28), at 13 hour (Brasilia Time), in Philadelphia. The Rio team is even advanced with the defeat for Atletico Madrid, guaranteeing the second place of group B with six points.

Source: Terra

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