The Pre-Olympic Team completed its preparations to face Colombia this Friday (26). It is Brazil’s second challenge in the competition in search of a place in Paris 2024. It will not be an easy opponent. The team is coming off a 1-0 victory in their debut against Bolivia. The Colombians suffered a 3-0 defeat by Ecuador. Despite the opponent’s setback, the coach of the pre-Olympic team understands that it is a strong team and it is necessary to be prepared to play a good match and emerge with victory.
“It was very important to start on the right foot, to start with a victory in the competition. A very difficult, very balanced competition. And it will be another opportunity for growth. I said we would grow during the competition. And that is our goal. Against Colombia, a very tough opponent. We understand and know the difficulties we will face. We have already faced each other on a few occasions”, said the coach, who recalled important clashes against the Colombian team.
READ MORE
++ Brazilian National Team faces Colombia in their second game in the Pre-Olympic
++ Who are the Brazilians who played most games under Klopp’s command at Liverpool?
++ Arthur Chaves evaluates new clash for Brazil in the Pre-Olympic Tournament
Last year, the team beat Colombia 2-0, in Valparaíso, Chile, and secured qualification for the semi-finals at the Pan American Games with one round in advance. Guilherme Biro and Gabriel Pirani scored Brazil’s goals at the Elias Figueroa stadium. In the South American Championship, the team drew 1-1 with Colombia, at the Pascual Guerrero Stadium, in Cali (COL). Andrey scored for Brazil and Puerta scored for the hosts.
“In the U20 and Pan-American games, they were difficult games. Difficulties will exist, but we will seek balance. We are very prepared, very focused to make another final. Today we did tactical training to find our corrections. We also analyze the opponent well. And the expectation is to play a great game”, said the coach.
The Brazilian team takes the field this Friday (26) against Colombia, at 8pm (Brasília time), at the Brígido Iriarte Stadium, in Caracas, Venezuela, for the third round of the Pre-Olympic Tournament.
