Palmeiras' Stefanie hails Copinha debut, keeps goal tally secret | OneFootball

Author of two goals in the 6-1 victory over UDA-AL this Wednesday at CERET, forward Stefanie left the field satisfied not only with her individual performance but also with Palmeiras' collective stance in the opening of the São Paulo Women's Football Cup. After the match, the striker highlighted that the team knew how to turn preparation into results.

“We knew it would be a tough game since it was the debut. We played well, putting into practice what we worked on,” Stefanie told Gazeta Esportiva, emphasizing that the group already expected a challenging match even against an opponent without tradition in the competition. With the victory, Verdão took the lead in Group D.

The forward also looked ahead to the challenge of the second round against Grêmio on Saturday. For her, the big win in the debut does not change the focus: the goal is to maintain intensity. “Every game we come to win. We know Grêmio will make it a very difficult game, but we are on a roll, coming from finals of other championships scoring goals, and goals in a short tournament are very important. We will give our all and commit to playing a good game,” she emphasized.

Besides her leading role in Wednesday's match, Stefanie is experiencing a moment of confidence and does not hide her ambition for more goals in the tournament, although she prefers to keep her personal goals a secret. “I will keep this goal to myself. A forward lives on goals, and I will give my best to score as many goals as possible,” she added.

Palmeiras returns to the field on Saturday at 5 p.m. (Brasília time), again at CERET, to face Grêmio. Another victory could bring the team very close to early qualification. Meanwhile, UDA-AL faces Botafogo at 8 p.m., seeking recovery.

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