Everson rues Atlético-MG's Sul-Americana loss: "Feeling sad" | OneFootball

The goalkeeper Everson lamented Atlético-MG's runner-up finish in the Copa Sudamericana and expressed sadness for not being able to deliver the title to the fans. Galo lost to Lanús on penalties, 5-4, at the Estadio Defensores Del Chaco, after a goalless draw in regular time.

"Feeling of sadness. You come here, so many fans who traveled, supported us, and the feeling is of sadness for not having won the title and helped the Massa celebrate another title with us," said Everson in an interview with SBT.

In the penalty shootout, Everson had the chance to emerge as the great hero of the match, saving the first penalty taken by Walter Bou. The goalkeeper also converted the fifth kick and took the contest to sudden death, but it was Lanús' goalkeeper Losada who shone, saving three penalties.

"Unfortunately, today it didn't happen, I don't know if it wasn't meant to be, but it didn't happen. A very tight game, in the penalties we managed to gain an advantage, on the fifth kick the taker missed, on two balls I ended up overshooting. Unfortunately, today it didn't happen, I helped the team, but it wasn't enough," concluded Galo's goalkeeper.

With the runner-up finish, Atlético-MG lost the opportunity to complete their international trophy gallery and the chance to win an unprecedented title. Galo ended up as runners-up and, as a prize, received 2 million dollars (around R$ 11.3 million).

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