The Benfica hub left a message on social media after missing a crucial penalty kick against Palma
Sports have these things: one day you're the hero, the next you're the villain. After missing the decisive penalty that eliminated Benfica from the Futsal Champions League final, Rocha felt the need to apologize to the fans. “What a tough blow! I wanted to do my best on the pitch, I wanted to do more for my team, for my friends and for Benfica. I apologize for not being able to get there. I will never run away.” Responsibility,” he said. Read the Brazilian axis’ post on social media.
Meanwhile, in anticipation of the duel with Sporting, regarding the match for third and fourth places, Benfica coach Mario Silva asked for “motivation”: “The disappointment of not being able to compete in what we wanted, which was the final, was probably not greater than the ambition of getting out of Here with a medal.” On the black side, coach Nuno Dias admitted that “the team is sad,” but highlighted the goal of “winning and going to Lisbon with at least the bronze medal.”
Written by Andre Zeferino
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