Author of a beautiful free-kick goal at the Levi’s Stadium, striker Raphinha said that the Brazilian National Team could have won against Colombia on Tuesday night (2), in California, if they had controlled the game better. He did not lament the result and stated that the confrontation with Uruguay on Saturday (6) will be a good opportunity for the Brazilian National Team to win again in the competition.
“Colombia has a team that has been playing together for a good time. They have chemistry. But we don’t have to be worried about the next games. Whoever wants to be champion can’t choose their opponent,” said Raphinha.
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For him, the Brazilian National Team had several virtues in the draw with Colombia, demonstrating that the team’s performance is growing with each game. “It’s an evolution step by step. We are on the right track.”
Defender Marquinhos, in an analysis made immediately after the end of the match, acknowledged that the Brazilian National Team has to be more effective “especially in big games, like tonight’s.”
“It is necessary to use the spaces, rotate the ball from one side to the other. Have more control of the game. We progressed little in the opponent’s field. Nevertheless, I see that we are evolving. But we have a lot to grow and we need to accelerate this process,” declared Marquinhos.
He also highlighted that Colombia enjoys a more refined chemistry and that there was balance in the match. For the game against Uruguay, Marquinhos predicted another great duel.
“Each game now is a final. We will face Uruguay confident of obtaining a great result.”
