A Palmeiras’ victory over Independiente del Valle, this Wednesday (24), in Ecuador, for CONMEBOL Libertadoreshad the direct participation of two players revealed in the club’s youth categories: Endrick and Luis Guilherme.
Endrick was responsible for replacing the Palm trees in the game with the goal scored in stoppage time of the 1st half, when the Independence of the Valley was winning 2-0. Luis Guilherme secured the victory in the last play of the game by hitting a beautiful shot from outside the area.
“Unique moment for me. A difficult game, we were losing 2-0 and we turned the game around. I scored the winning goal, but the whole team is to be congratulated. The team was resilient, knew how to suffer at the right moment and came out with a result positive. We never give up. In difficult times, we try to stay in good spirits.
Already Endrick praised Abel Ferreira for the work done during the break, after the Palm trees having been dominated in the 1st half. The opponent had more than 70% possession of the ball and could have had a greater advantage on the scoreboard.
“Abel is an excellent coach. He can correct the team well at halftime. We came with a completely different game intention than in the 1st half and I think that was essential for our turnaround. He is an excellent coach and knows what always does”, praised the attacker.
The victory in the direct confrontation leaves the Palm trees in the isolated leadership of Group F of the Libertadores, with 7 points, opening 3 advantages to Independence of the Valley It is Liverpool-URU.
Now, Verdão is preparing for the classic next Monday (29), against São Pauloin Morumbis, for the 4th round of the Brasileirão.
