Palmeiras youngster admits Copinha exit, vows to learn from pain | OneFootball

Dealing with one of the main gems from the Palmeiras youth academy, Eduardo Conceição spoke out after missing the decisive penalty that led to Verdão's elimination in the Copinha against Ibrachina last Monday. The midfielder took responsibility for the mistake but promised to face the situation with his head held high.

“It hurt because no one enters the field wanting to fail, especially in a decisive moment. But I leave with my head held high, with a clear conscience that I gave my all and honored and will continue to honor this jersey until the last minute,” the youngster vented on social media.

The Copinha semifinalist was decided by penalties after a 2-2 draw. When Verdão was ahead in the shootout, Eduardo Conceição had the chance to close the decision in penalties but missed the decisive shot. In the alternates, Ibrachina came out on top and secured the spot.

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Despite the mistake, the young player from the green and white base promised that he will not let the error define him and assured that he will continue working to turn things around. He also thanked the Palmeiras fans.

“I will learn from the pain, turn the page, and keep working,” said the midfielder, who added: “This fall does not define me, it prepares me. The work doesn't stop. The story continues.”

Eduardo Conceição was one of the main names for Palmeiras in the Copinha competition. He signed his first professional contract with Verdão, lasting until December 2029.

See the full text published by the young player:

“I made a mistake. I fully take responsibility. Football is also about this.

It hurt because no one enters the field wanting to fail, especially in a decisive moment. But I leave with my head held high, with a clear conscience that I gave my all and honored and will continue to honor this jersey until the last minute.

I leave sad, but with my head held high. Proud of the group, of what we built together, and of the commitment until the last breath.

I will learn from the pain, turn the page, and keep working.

Thank you to all the fans who left their homes in the sun, rain, cold, or heat to support us, you show us what it means to be @palmeiras, in joy or sadness, the fans that SING AND CHEER.

This fall does not define me, it prepares me. The work doesn't stop. The story continues.

We keep going strong in search of great achievements…“.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.