By: EFE Updated 16 Feb 2022 , 16: 16 pm EST
The coach of Palmeiras, the Portuguese Abel Ferreira, said this Saturday that he feels “proud” of his team’s performance, despite the 2-1 loss to Chelsea in the World Cup final Clubs played in the United Arab Emirates, which was defined in extra time with a penalty.
“We managed to overcome the individual quality that the other team has. We had courage, we managed to attack them and we managed to draw (within 90 minutes). These are details, I am a coach proud to be the coach of Palmeiras”, declared Ferreira at the end of the match played in Abu Dhabi.
Chelsea lost the final of the Club World Cup that was played in 2012 in Japan, precisely before the Corinthians, the main backyard rival in the city of Sao Paulo of Palmeiras
This Saturday, with goals from Romelu Lukaku and the German Kai Havertz, from a penalty validated by the VAR in the final minutes of extra time, the London team prevailed over the two-time champion of the Copa Libertadores, who discounted with Raphael Veiga.
The European champion thus conquered the orbital title in a balanced match.
“We knew it was a difficult match and that is why we planned this match against Chelsea without talking about the results We did our job, we played well, we shot a lot and I’m proud of my team. po”, highlighted the Portuguese coach, who commanded the two-time Copa Libertadores championship (2020 and 2020).
“I don’t want to talk about the result, we lost, and we have to congratulate whoever won. Last year we know where we are (in fourth position) and this year we finished second. We lost to a great team, in a game of details, that’s why I’m also very proud of my players”, concluded the Portuguese.