Weverton celebrates ‘former club curse’ display against Palmeiras | OneFootball

Grêmio and Palmeiras drew 0-0 on Sunday morning in Porto Alegre in a match from the 28th round of the Brazilian Championship. With the result, the São Paulo side reached 57 points, level with Flamengo, but remains in second place in the Brasileirão.

Grêmio, meanwhile, relied on goalkeeper Weverton to hold the result. However, the team remains in the relegation zone with 29 points, in 17th place. The fans applauded the team after the match. After the game, the goalkeeper spoke about the great match against his former team.

“For me, it is always an honor to play against Palmeiras; there is no hiding the emotion. Sometimes people think you play extra hard to prove something, but on the contrary, I really root for the guys. There are 12 titles, I’m the goalkeeper who has won the most titles in the club’s history, and Palmeiras will always be in my heart. It wasn’t about proving anything, I don’t need that, but it is good to see my teammates again. It wasn’t what we expected; we wanted to win because the results put us in the relegation zone, but we cannot dismiss a point. It had also been a long time since we went a game without conceding. Now it is time to make the most of the break. I am sure we will get out of this uncomfortable situation.”

Weverton called today’s game the best match of his career

“I had great games for Palmeiras, against River in that semifinal, there were ten saves. Against Ceará in 2019 as well. But today’s were very difficult; the hardest was Andreas’s shot, which came behind me and low, hit hard. Then there was Maurício’s chance at the end, even though it was weak, it went against my momentum. And you have to be brave to dive for the rebound, get your hand to it, and risk breaking it, because whoever gets there will strike it hard. But if I have to break my arm, I will do it, that is my calling. Our road is tough, but we have to thank the fans, who helped us from start to finish,” said Weverton.

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