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APOEL: In the derby… in “cold” blood

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The Brazilian has scored a total of 8 goals in the league including six against teams with high goals

ΑΠΟΕΛ: Στα ντèρμπι… μ ε κρyο» αiμα

The victory over AEK still keeps APOEL alive in the “battle” for the title. Apart from the psychology provided by the three points, the Nicosia team “won” some footballers ahead of the next “final” against Apollon. One of them is Marquinios who has reached high levels of performance after some time.

The Brazilian is a big asset for the “blue and yellow” this season. Especially in the first round he took the team by the hand and pushed them with his goals and his performance in important victories. Around the middle of the year his performance dropped noticeably and it is true that his deformity lasted for months.

Nevertheless, the 26-year-old midfielder proved that he can prove decisive especially against teams with high goals. Characteristic is the fact that of the 8 goals he scored in the league, six were in derbies. More specifically, he scored against AEK (2), Omonia, Apollo, Ari and Anorthosis. In fact, against the “blue and white” of Limassol, he scored the winning goal with a penalty in the 90th minute… a point in time when the ball is a hundred kilograms.

Something similar happened in the last match against AEK as after Kvilitaia's first missed execution and the disappointment in the stands, whoever took over the second execution would have additional pressure. However, Marquinios with “cold” blood and Olympian composure threw Piric to one side and “passed” to the other for 1-1.

The term “football bum” perfectly represents him. The Brazilian gets forward where the ball “burns” and contributes to his team in a meaningful way. The first playoff win bears his stamp. Where his team was behind in the score, with a goal and an assist he helped turn the game around.

Vladan Milojevic said in the press conference that he could only use him for 30 minutes so that to protect him. However, Ben's injury changed the Serbian coach's plans and eventually the Brazilian played for 76 minutes. It is important for the 26-year-old to be fully ready for Apollo and to reach high performance levels again. His presence is sure to be a catalyst in the outcome of the match.

Source: www.kathimerini.com.cy

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