after setback, Vojvoda talks about ‘doubtful’ penalty

Last Wednesday, the 17th, the palm trees got the better of the Strength at Brazil Cup 2023. Leão was unable to contain the hosts, who scored 3-0 and secured a good advantage at Allianz Parque for the return game in the round of 16. Vojvoda, coach of Tricolor, praised the opponent, but highlighted that the score may not have been so fair, in his view.

“It is an important result that the opponent achieved. In the first time we were below our level. They had a better physical imposition.”recognized the technician. “I think the penalty had a lot of doubt. I speak little about arbitration. We are a team that will continue to work seriously, not putting pressure on arbitration. But that penalty opened the match against an opponent who has good quality. And finding a goal like that hurt us.”

Despite the analysis, the commander of the Strength did not exempt himself from his share of blame for the setback away from home. “I am responsible for mistakes. I understand arbitration. But it is doubtful. I don’t know why they didn’t go to VAR.”, pointed out Vojvoda. The coach also explained how the marking of the maximum penalty favorable to the palm trees interfered in the unfolding of the confrontation.

“We were below after the penalty, in terms of physical dispute in certain bids. They hit a lot of long balls and always had leftovers. They have quality and were superior, while we were below”, commented. Regarding the return match at Arena Castelão, scheduled for the 31st, Vojvoda was full of determination.

“We are going to correct the mistakes we made today and get the players back. We have determination, positive mindset and confidence to think about the next challenges that will come through the Brasileirão, Copa Sudamericana and, of course, in the return game against Palmeiras”, completed. Fortaleza returns to the field, away from home, against America-MGin a round of the Brazilian Championship, this Saturday, 20.

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