Copa do Brasil: Lisca talks about ‘beating’ America against Palmeiras

The technician Lisca praised the surrender of America in the tie with him Palms, in 1 to 1, for the first game of the semifinals gives Brazil Cup. The American commander spoke of ‘overcoming‘and highlighted the impact of Palmeiras’ goal, at the end of the first half, on the stage of the match.

The alviverde coach also cited the ‘lack of attention’ that generated the tie at the end of the first half. In a throw-in, Marcos Rocha ‘crossed’ for defender Gustavo Gómez to head and launch the nets.

“What was missing was not having scored that goal, on the last ball of the game, on a front wing. We were very upset during the break. Until we regained momentum there, it was five, ten minutes in the locker room, because we had already scored a goal against Inter from a frontal free kick, now on one side. A rare goal, which rarely happens. If something was lacking, it was this: a little more attention at the end of the first half and a greater control of that side that played in the area for Gustavo, because it was a sung play, “said Lisca.

“The goal left us with the feeling that we could have turned the first half with an advantage. A, it would be another dressing room. Palmeiras, perhaps, would have to take a few more radical steps, to free the team, and we could enjoy it better, “he added.

The American commander highlighted the physical wear generated by the synthetic turf and the game marathon. In the last two months, Coelho played 18 games.

“We also feel the grass a bit. a completely synthetic grass, very different from the natural field. We never play, we don’t train on that lawn. The ball’s pike is different, the acceleration is different, the pass. Everything is different, “said the American coach.

“And, also, the game marathon. something amazing what we are experiencing. We haven’t had a week to train in three months. Our rhythm is very strong also in Serie B. My group must be congratulated for this improvement also in the physical aspect ”, he added.

Finally, Lisca spoke about the label of ‘crazy’, received during work at Cear, in 2018. The technician said that the nickname bothered him and asked for appreciation for his work.

“Many times, they take advantage of this ‘crazy’ wedge to label the professional, and perhaps, sometimes, to mock or belittle. This often bothers me. For this reason, I think it would be important for us to talk more and more about work and less about this character that was created ”, he concluded.

Amrica and Palmeiras will meet next Wednesday (30), at 9:30 p.m., in Independência, in Belo Horizonte. Coelho needs a win to advance to the Copa do Brasil final for the first time. A draw leads to a penalty shootout.