The word "Acreditar", meaning "Believe" in English, was placed in the dressing room by Avaí's director of football, Pedro Costa, to motivate the players. This strategy seemed to have worked as Avaí came back from a goal down to win the match 2-1 against Sport. The winning goal was scored by Léo Gamalho in the 44th minute of the second half.
Avaí's victory helped them avoid relegation, and the team is now looking to build on this momentum. They have upcoming matches against Ponte Preta, Atlético-GO, Novorizontino, and Fortaleza. The team's players and staff were seen celebrating and motivating each other after the match, with some players expressing their gratitude for the team's hard work and dedication.
The use of the word "Acreditar" in the dressing room may have been inspired by the TV series Ted Lasso, where the main character uses a similar tactic to motivate his players. Avaí's players seemed to respond well to this motivation, and it played a significant role in their victory.
Avaí's next match is against Ponte Preta on August 23, and the team will be looking to continue their winning streak. The match is scheduled to take place at Moisés Lucarelli at 19h30.