Gonzales on the goal: “I was struck by the stability of Panathinaikos’ defense and goalkeeper”

Atromitos defeated Panathinaikos 3-2 in Peristeri, with Ender Gonzales equalizing and setting up the third goal in first-half stoppage time. The Peristeriotas captain explained after the game that he noticed the static nature of the defense and the goalkeeper during the static phases and therefore moved towards the goal from behind.

What Ender Gonzalez told NOVA in detail: About the goal he scored that was decisive for the outcome of the game: “Certainly this goal was crucial. We played a good game in the first half. We went into the dressing room 1-1 and that helped us afterwards“.

On the move he made toward his target and whether it was premeditated: “What I noticed in the previous three fouls was that the defense and the goalkeeper were static in the static phases. I decided to run out of the back zone. I ran and we scored the goal“.

Whether the team had a similar plan: “Both during the game and before we made our plan. And in the locker room we did it while trying to improve on our mistakes“.

Regarding Atromitos being down two and six and whether the team’s goal is the playoffs: “Whenever we get a big win, they ask us about the playoffs. We work hard and have to stay grounded to achieve our goal“.

For the assist he gave on Atromitos’ third goal: “The counterattack was a simple pass. The coach told us to take advantage of these phases. I played this simple pass and we scored“.

On the government’s decision to hold the games behind closed doors for the next two months: “We missed the fans. We wish they were here. I think it’s unfair that we’re paying for this whole situation“.