Corinthians’ Hugo on tough Brazil debut: Saving it was a miracle | OneFootball

Corinthians goalkeeper Hugo Souza commented on his debut for the Brazilian National Team after the São Paulo club’s 1-0 victory over Atlético-MG this Saturday. Despite the negative result (3-2) in Japan, the keeper celebrated the fulfillment of a personal dream and spoke about the criticism he received.

“I’m very happy to have fulfilled my dream. Criticism is common, it’s part of it. If I had saved it, it would have been a miracle. But I didn’t, and I’ll be criticized just the same, it’s part of the game,” said the Corinthians goalkeeper.

The goal in question was scored by Ayase Ueda, who sealed the Japanese comeback and Japan’s first-ever victory over Brazil.

“Not just anyone gets there and manages to play, so I was very happy for the opportunity and to make my debut for the National Team. It was a goal scored two meters from me that everyone said was my fault, but that’s part of it,” he added.

The defeat ended Brazil’s unbeaten run and made Hugo the first goalkeeper to concede three goals in a debut with the Seleção since 1990, when Velloso let in three against Spain in a friendly played in Gijón.

Back at Corinthians, Hugo celebrated the victory again and helped the team breathe easier in the Brazilian Championship. With the win over Atlético-MG, Timão reached 12th place, with 36 points, eight more than Vitória, the first club inside the relegation zone. The squad returns to the field next Saturday at 4 p.m. (Brasília time), when they face Vitória at Barradão Stadium in Salvador.

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