XV boss praises composure, hails fans as “our 12th man” after title | OneFootball

Even exhausted, coach Moisés Egert did not hide his emotion over XV de Piracicaba’s Paulista Cup title this Saturday. The coach praised the fans’ celebration and the team’s composure, which overturned Primavera’s advantage at Barão de Serra Negra and won the second leg of the final 2-0, with a goal scored in stoppage time.

Moisés highlighted the fact that Nhô Quim believed “until the end” and said that, during the week, he already envisioned his team lifting the trophy without taking the decision to penalties.

“I’m very tired, with a bad headache. We had the feeling it was going to be decided on the pitch, not on penalties, and thank God it happened. God was always in control of this work, obviously we did our part, the opportunity to make it a special night, something special, I believe this is one of those days to be remembered forever. We made the right choice, the right decisions, the team played a great match. The second half was spectacular, they didn’t give up, didn’t lose their organization, were very clear-headed and believed until the end. We talked all week, until the final whistle, about believing it was possible to be champions on the field, and they believed,” he celebrated in an exclusive interview with Gazeta Esportiva.

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Fans’ Affection

Celebrated by the fans, the XV coach returned the affection and dedicated the title to the supporters who packed the Barão. There were more than 14,000 voices cheering the team on non-stop.

“The last goal was deserved because it crowned the work of the whole squad, the board, there were many hands involved. The fans were the 12th player, our families who were here helped, supported, and made it a great celebration. Back in Campinas, when it was over and we lost, they were sure we could turn it around. They were right, they came here, they were the 12th player,” said the coach.

This is not Moisés’ first title with Nhô Quim. The coach, who has lived in the city of Piracicaba for years, has already been a champion as a player.

“I’m very happy, really happy. This is the city where I live, the city of my family, my children, my grandchildren, my nephews, my friends... I played for XV de Piracicaba, started my coaching career at XV de Piracicaba, was champion at home in 2011 and now I’m champion again. It’s a feeling of gratitude, I thank God very much for giving me this opportunity, and these athletes on the field are the real heroes,” he concluded.

Focus on Série D

As champions, XV de Piracicaba earned, in addition to the trophy, the chance to choose between playing Série D of the Brasileirão or the Copa do Brasil in 2026. Aiming for a fuller schedule next season, the club will play in the Fourth Division.

With a new format, the tournament is scheduled to start on April 5 next year. Before that, however, the Piracicaba team has another commitment on their calendar: the Série A2 of the Paulista.

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