Marlon Freitas Celebrates Victory: “Endure to Achieve the Goal”

Marlon Freitas scored twice to secure a 2-1 win for Palmeiras over Grêmio. The match was played in Barueri on Thursday (2). It counted for the ninth round of the Campeonato Brasileiro.

Match summary

Freitas recorded his first two goals for the campaign. His strikes decided the game and gave Palmeiras three points. The opponent found the net once, at eight minutes into the second half.

Player and team reactions

After the game, Freitas praised teammate Flaco López for his scoring form and confidence. He highlighted the crowd’s support and the importance of winning at home.

Freitas said the group must “Endure to Achieve the Goal” and follow the process to reach its objectives. He asked teammates to pay the price and remain focused during a busy schedule.

Contested incident

Palmeiras protested a potential handball by Maurício during the match. Freitas questioned the referee’s positioning and said the sequence continued with the ball rolling.

He added the team must be attentive, stop in front of the ball, and use on-field smarts. Despite the dispute, Palmeiras managed to score the decisive goal.

Looking ahead

Palmeiras remains atop the Brasileirão standings after the victory. The next match is away at Bahia on Sunday at 19:30.

Freitas warned of a difficult trip and urged a detailed study of the opponent. He stressed the need for a clear strategy and humility in pursuit of another win.

Photo credit: Cesar Greco/Palmeiras / Filmogaz.com