Alex Telles owns up after missing penalty for Botafogo | OneFootball

This Friday, left-back Alex Telles spoke out on his social media after Botafogo’s elimination by Vasco, on penalties, in the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil. The player, who scored Botafogo’s goal in regular time and was the only one to miss a penalty, took responsibility and stated that he is ready for the next challenges.

“I’ve learned, in the daily struggle, that commitment, ethics, and grit are non-negotiable. I will never shy away from responsibilities. Football is a team sport, but I have always taken on and continue to take on all of them with the challenge of keeping this club winning. I thank everyone for the messages I’ve received. Let the next battles come. I’ll be ready to face them all head-on! I am chosen and I will always be present 🫡🖤🤍 and as I always say, ‘It’s an honor for me,’” he wrote.

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Telles scored Botafogo’s goal in the 1-1 draw in regular time, converting a penalty in the 42nd minute of the first half. In the penalty shootout, however, he was stopped by goalkeeper Léo Jardim.

Botafogo returns to the field this Sunday, against São Paulo, for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão. The match will be played at Morumbis, at 5:30 p.m. (Brasília time).

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