Goiás coach praises team resilience after loss to Fortaleza

Goiás suffered a 1-0 defeat against Fortaleza in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B, leaving the team in 12th place. The match was significantly impacted when defender Luiz Felipe was sent off just 12 minutes into the game, forcing Goiás to play with ten men for over 80 minutes.

Despite the loss, coach Mozart Santos expressed pride in his players' performance and resilience while playing at a numerical disadvantage. He noted that the team continued to compete and attempt to equalize throughout the match. Regarding the absence of Lucas Lima from the squad, Mozart stated that selection decisions are strictly based on training performance and analysis.

Mozart declined to publicly blame Luiz Felipe for the early red card, taking full responsibility for the match result. Goiás currently sits six points away from the G6 playoff zone with 12 matches and 36 points remaining in the season. The team looks to bounce back in an upcoming derby against Vila Nova.