ENM Performances: Juventude falters and falls in the debut of the Copa do Brasil against Maringá
Tuesday night was bitter for Juventude fans. Playing in Paraná, the team from Rio Grande do Sul was unable to impose its style of play and ended up losing 1-0 to Maringá, saying goodbye to the Copa do Brasil in the first round. The goal that sealed the elimination came early, in the 16th minute of the first half, from a corner kick that was well used by defender Cauã Tavares. After that, the team from Jaconera tried to react, but ran into creative difficulties and strong marking from the opposition.
Youth performances:Gustavo (Goalkeeper) - Rating: 6.5
He made good saves and prevented a more elastic score. He was not to blame for the goal conceded.
Ewerthon (Right Back) - Rating: 5.5
He struggled defensively and had difficulty supporting the attack. He was trapped in Maringá's marking.
Abner (Defender) - Rating: 6.0
Safe in aerial balls, but slow in individual confrontations.
Adriano Martins (Defender) - Rating: 6.0
He didn't compromise, but he didn't shine either. He could have been more aggressive in marking the goal play.
Marcos Paulo (Left Back) - Rating: 5.5
Stuck in defense, he appeared little in offensive support.
Daniel Giraldo (Steering Wheel) - Rating: 5.5
Too discreet for a knockout game. He made mistakes in passing and was unable to dictate the rhythm of the midfield.
Jadson (Midfielder) - Rating: 6.0
He was one of the few who tried to organize the team, but he had difficulties with the strong marking.
Mandaca (Half) - Rating: 6.0
He showed willingness, but was unable to be decisive.
Enio (Forward) - Rating: 5.5
He barely appeared in the game. When he had the ball, he didn't know what to do with it.
Vitor Pernambuco (Forward) - Rating: 5.5
Very marked and not very effective. He spent a good part of the game isolated in attack.
Erick Farias (Forward) - Rating: 6.0
He was the one who sought the game the most, he even hit the post with a shot, but he lacked the aim to decide the game.
Substitutions:Jean Carlos (Midfielder) - Rating: 6.0
He came in to provide more creativity, but he was unable to change the outlook of the match.
Gabriel Taliari (Midfielder) - Rating: 5.5
No significant impact on gameplay.
Giovanny (Striker) - Rating: 5.5
He had a good chance, but he finished badly.
Batalla (Striker) - Rating: 5.5
Little time on the field and no relevant participation.
Summary of Juventude's performanceJuventude paid dearly for a lackluster first half and, despite trying to press in the final stage, failed to achieve the expected reaction. With few offensive options and no inspiration, the Jaconera team returns to Caxias do Sul with an early and painful elimination. The season continues, but the fans' frustration is already evident.
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