The head coach of the Palmeiras team, Abel Ferreira, commented on the victory over the Botafogo team in the club world championship round of 16. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
The match ended 1-0 in extra time. The victory was secured by midfielder Paulinho in the 100th minute.
In the 116th minute of the game, defender Gustavo Gomes left the field, which meant that Palmeiras players had to play with ten men in the final stage. In the interview, the Portuguese coach emphasized the team's fighting spirit and expressed gratitude to his players.
Ferreira said: “Never giving up and not retreating is a principle we repeat. I told the boys: if we play as we practiced, the game will be better than before.
We showed an amazing game. When we faced difficulties, we experienced it together.
Even when we played with a disadvantage. We achieved this victory through our hard work.
Now we are here and we will fight to the end for our dreams.” After this victory, Palmeiras club advanced to the quarter-finals of the world championship and continues to fight for the trophy.
