Gómez rues early goal, says Palmeiras were poor in defeat | OneFootball

Defender Gustavo Gómez lamented the two goals conceded by Palmeiras in the 2-1 defeat to Mirassol this Sunday, during the 33rd round of the Brazilian Championship. The captain assessed that Verdão played a below-par match, especially in terms of physical performance.

Palmeiras conceded a lightning-fast goal, just two minutes into the first half. Gabriel received the ball inside the box and had time to control it and finish with a cross shot. Then, in stoppage time, after Alviverde had equalized, Mirassol scored with a header by João Victor after Reinaldo threw a long throw-in into the box.

“We didn’t play a good game. Physically, our team was below par. Difficult pitch here, and we conceded a goal very quickly as well. We need to correct these mistakes, because the leader of the championship can’t concede goals like that, so quickly. The goal from the throw-in as well. But that’s football. We’re still leaders, but we have to work to improve,” the Paraguayan said in an interview with Amazon Prime Video.

Gustavo Gómez will be unavailable for Palmeiras in the derby against Santos, scheduled for this Saturday. The CBF scheduled the match during the FIFA date and, because of that, the defender will not be available to coach Abel Ferreira. The Palmeiras captain regretted having to miss the team at such a decisive moment, but stressed that this is not up to the players.

“This has always happened. We have to respect it, they are FIFA dates. We players don’t decide this, it’s our job, our national team, we have to represent the national team as well. Other people have to make these decisions to sort things out, because it’s difficult. But we have a very good squad, qualified players to play. But as I said, we have to improve and try to get another three points in the next game,” concluded the defender.

Standings Situation

With the result, Palmeiras remained at the top of the Brazilian Championship, but saw Flamengo catch up in points. Verdão has 68 points and stays at the top due to tiebreaker criteria – they have one more win than Rubro-Negro, who beat Santos 3-2 in the round.

Palmeiras’ Upcoming Matches

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