Brazil"s Olympic national team were defeated [1-0] by Nigeria on Thursday at the Estádio Kléber Andrade, but they return to the pitch on Sunday to face South Africa at Maceió.
Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira says he expects to beat South Africa as the players have adapted well. He said: “Now we have to win the second game. In fact, regardless of the defeat, we have to try to win always. But now I think there"s more pressure, yes. But we"re adapting well, I think it will be better now for the second game. I think we will win, yes."
Santos striker Gabigol also talked about the team"s defeat to Nigeria, but the player was keen to remember the positives even in defeat. He said: “Of course we wanted to win. But our team played very well, created great plays, but lacked the final pass to score the goal. They had a chance and scored, but I repeat, our team was very good. Now on Sunday we expect to make another good game, continue in the same track and achieve victory, which is important."
Brazil"s Olympic national team were defeated [1-0] by Nigeria on Thursday at the Estádio Kléber Andrade, but they return to the pitch on Sunday to face South Africa at Maceió.
Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira says he expects to beat South Africa as the players have adapted well. He said: “Now we have to win the second game. In fact, regardless of the defeat, we have to try to win always. But now I think there"s more pressure, yes. But we"re adapting well, I think it will be better now for the second game. I think we will win, yes."
Santos striker Gabigol also talked about the team"s defeat to Nigeria, but the player was keen to remember the positives even in defeat. He said: “Of course we wanted to win. But our team played very well, created great plays, but lacked the final pass to score the goal. They had a chance and scored, but I repeat, our team was very good. Now on Sunday we expect to make another good game, continue in the same track and achieve victory, which is important."
