Favela reveals how he got his nickname, celebrates goal in Corinthians win | OneFootball

Corinthians won their debut match in the Copinha 1-0 against Trindade-GO, with a goal from striker Favela, who kept the nickname even after arriving as Luiz Fábio. After the match, he spoke in the mixed zone about the origin of his new name, his feelings about scoring, and the coach’s instructions.

“Ah, I represent Rua Márcia, right? Near Capão Redondo, in Jardim Irene. Always representing there because that’s what taught me to be who I am. You know? Where I came from and my roots... I’m very happy to be able to help my teammates. We worked hard for this. Bruxo guided us a lot. You know? And I just have to thank God,” said the number 9.

Photo: Wanderson Oliveira/Ag. Corinthians

Even though he’s a tall player, who usually holds up the ball and tries to use his head, the goal came from speed. Luizinho played the ball into space and Favela went one-on-one with the goalkeeper, giving a light touch to get past the defender and find the net for Corinthians.

He spoke about the coach’s instructions. “Ah, move a lot, attack the spaces, right? Always look for the goal. There at the penalty spot, that funnel which is the box, you know? And Yuri Alberto as a reference too, you know? He’s a great player. I like him a lot.”

“I think it was a childhood dream come true, right? As a kid, I always dreamed of that. And when I stepped onto the field I got emotional. My eyes filled with tears, because I’d never seen that before. It’s such a great feeling. I want to thank everyone for being there, you know? And it’s just the beginning. Always strive for more, always strive for more until I evolve,” he concluded.

Corinthians’ next match is on Tuesday (6th), against Luverdense. The ball will roll again at Estádio Zezinho Magalhães, in Jaú. A win in the second round could secure Timãozinho’s qualification for the second phase of the Copinha.

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