19-year-old Santos attacker Gabriel Barbosa was one of the main highlights of Brazil’s Olympic team that comfortably won the two friendly games at Manaus.
The tactical intelligence and the player’s behavior were also factors for the coach’s praise. In the first friendly against Dominican Republic where Brazil won 6-0, Gabigol came on in the second half and scored a beautiful goal. In the 5-1 win over Haiti on Monday, Gabigol served it on a plate for Cruzeiro’s Vinícius Araújo after pressing and stealing the ball from the Haitian defense, and then found the net himself twice; one from the penalty spot and the second following a pass from Felipe Anderson. Micalle said: “I see Gabriel with quality upwards. He is a very good finisher, the goal is big for him. He is an extremely participatory player here with us. All functions that we asked, he tried to accomplish. Supported in the match for 90 minutes in an adverse situation, he moved a lot, gave option…”
19-year-old Santos attacker Gabriel Barbosa was one of the main highlights of Brazil’s Olympic team that comfortably won the two friendly games at Manaus.
The tactical intelligence and the player’s behavior were also factors for the coach’s praise. In the first friendly against Dominican Republic where Brazil won 6-0, Gabigol came on in the second half and scored a beautiful goal. In the 5-1 win over Haiti on Monday, Gabigol served it on a plate for Cruzeiro’s Vinícius Araújo after pressing and stealing the ball from the Haitian defense, and then found the net himself twice; one from the penalty spot and the second following a pass from Felipe Anderson. Micalle said: “I see Gabriel with quality upwards. He is a very good finisher, the goal is big for him. He is an extremely participatory player here with us. All functions that we asked, he tried to accomplish. Supported in the match for 90 minutes in an adverse situation, he moved a lot, gave option…”
