Vinicius praises Palmeiras’ prep after goal secures semi-final spot | OneFootball

The Palmeiras Under-17 team will face Grêmio this Tuesday (07) at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at Arena Crefisa Barueri, in the semifinal of the Brazilian Championship for the category. Midfielder Vinicius, who scored one of the goals that placed Verdão in the semifinal with a 3-1 victory over Vasco, previewed the match.

– The expectations are always the best. We are working hard this week, with a lot of focus, absorbing what the coach has been teaching us. We are confident and will go all out in this very balanced match – he said in an interview with NOSSO PALESTRA

In the quarterfinals of the tournament, the team led by Artur Itiro eliminated Vasco with a 3-1 victory in Barueri – Vinicius, Juan Gabriel, and Eduardo scored for the Crias da Academia. Meanwhile, Grêmio defeated Red Bull Bragantino.

The alviverde team has already played 20 matches in the tournament, with 16 wins, one draw, and three losses, totaling 58 goals scored and 20 conceded. Vinicius has scored three goals in the Brasileirão, in addition to three more in the Paulista Championship. He highlighted the good individual moment he is experiencing.

– I think it's a moment I've worked hard to reach. I worked a lot, gained more maturity. I hope I can help my teammates in this match to achieve our final goal, which is the title – he emphasized.

Palmeiras fans will be able to watch Tuesday's match for free. Access will be through Gate 15, referring to Sector C1. Visitors will enter through Gate 11 (Sector D).

Verdão is seeking its third Under-17 Brazilian Championship title. In 2022, the Crias da Academia defeated Grêmio 2-1 to claim the trophy. The following year, the alviverde team overcame São Paulo 3-0 to become two-time champions.

Upcoming Palmeiras Matches

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