Lucho Acosta on wonder goal in Botafogo derby: Stay calm

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·13 febbraio 2026

Lucho Acosta on wonder goal in Botafogo derby: Stay calm

Author of the stunning goal that secured Fluminense's victory over Botafogo last Thursday, midfielder Lucho Acosta spoke about the play and emphasized that he always tries to stay close to the opponent's box to seize opportunities.

I'm always where I need to be, near the goal, waiting for a rebound. I was there, the goalkeeper gave up a rebound and I stayed calm, lifted the ball a bit and scored a header. Another one. You have to stay calm in that moment,” said Acosta.

The Argentine also commented on how the work of the squad and coaching staff has been important for the good performance of the Team of Warriors and highlighted the standout phase he is experiencing on the field.

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When I arrived here, I said I wanted to make history at the club, with titles and things like this. We are on the right path, always keeping our feet on the ground and doing a great job, with the staff and everyone who works with us. And the group is doing well, very united, a beautiful family. We enjoy each day, we don't think about the records we're setting, so we go game by game and want to win them all,” emphasized the midfielder.

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