Fluminense’s goalkeeper was the highlight of the draw with his former club and highlighted the pressure from the stands
Goalkeeper Fabio was Fluminense’s big name in this Sunday’s (09/11) draw with Cruzeiro. Back at Mineirão, Raposa’s idol made a decisive save. Thus he guaranteed a 0-0 score. In fact, this result will add an important point for the Tricolore in the battle to remain in the Libertadores. After the match, the 45-year-old goalkeeper emphasized the difficulty of playing against his former club in a packed stadium.
In an interview with TV Globo, the experienced goalkeeper emphasized the pressure from more than 53,000 fans.
Fabio said: “It’s a difficult match. It’s always difficult to play against Cruzeiro. The fans always come and encourage us.”
He also talked about his motivation:
“Regardless of whether we played for Cruzeiro or not, we always want to do our best… I appreciate the opportunity to make some good saves today. Congratulations to everyone.”
Fabio played a great game against his old club.
In fact, Fabio’s performance was decisive. He especially made important interventions on the left-back Kaiki’s shot. For example, in the first half, at 35, he prevented a ball headed against the post from crossing the line. Moments later, the 40-year-old stretched out and fired a powerful shot. The veteran also tackled attempts by Caio Jorge and Fabricio Bruno.
Fabio is the record holder with 976 appearances for Cruzeiro. With this club he won the Brasileiron twice and the Brazilian Cup three times. However, his departure was controversial. At the beginning of 2022, Ronaldo Nazario’s SAF offered him just a three-month contract to end his career. He refused and went to Fluminense, where he became champion of the Libertadores in 2023.
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