Yuri Alberto apologises for missed chipped penalty after defeat | OneFootball

Yuri Alberto had a night filled with emotions this Sunday. The forward for Corinthians had a great chance to open the scoring against Flamengo in the early minutes of the first half, but wasted a penalty by chipping it, stopped by Rossi's save. He apologized for the mistake and said he understands the criticism received. In the end, Timão lost 2-1 to the Rio team.

"I apologize for the penalty kick, it was my mistake. Fortunately, I was able to score later and lift this weight off the drought, which was bothering me a lot. I know the criticism I will receive, rightfully so," said Yuri.

Despite the missed penalty and other wasted opportunities, Yuri Alberto managed to score again for Corinthians. The number 9 received the ball from Gui Negão, dribbled past Léo Ortiz and came face to face with Rossi at the beginning of the final stage, finishing at Rossi's exit.

With the goal made, Yuri Alberto ended an uncomfortable drought of four months without scoring. The player had not found the net since the last day of May 21, when he scored the only goal in the victory over Novorizontino, for the Copa do Brasil.

The Fiel Torcida, even after the penalty, supported Yuri Alberto and chanted the forward's name. Because of all the emotions experienced on the field, the forward ran into the arms of the fans after the goal scored and was moved on the field.

"I'm happy to be on the field, to have this chance. I heartily thank the Fiel for their support at all times, even when I made a mistake they chanted my name. The emotion was for this unconditional support. Now it's time to think about the next game and seek recovery with the group," concluded the athlete.

Corinthians, now, returns to the field against Internacional, for the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship. The ball rolls this Wednesday, at 7pm (Brasília time), at Beira-Rio. It's worth remembering that Yuri Alberto will be out, as he will have to serve a suspension due to the accumulation of yellow cards.

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