G9 SCORES TWICE, IS PLAYER OF THE MATCH AND RECEIVES THE SICOOB COPERMEC TROPHY: "I THINK ABOUT THE GROUP"

Scorer of two goals in Social's 3-0 win over Alterosa, striker Guilherme, known as G9, left Coronel Juventino Dias Municipal Stadium with the Player of the Match trophy, awarded by Sicoob Copermec. The choice was made by commentator Frederico Mesquita, of Rádio Cultura, who handed over the award on the field right after the final whistle this Saturday (14), in the second round of Group A of the Rex Cup 2026 (Copa Rex 2026).

"The guy who scores two goals deserves to take home the best on the field," said Frederico Mesquita. G9 scored in the 18th minute of the second half and, in the 44th, converted a penalty kick placed high to seal the score. Xadão had opened the scoring in the 47th minute of the first half.

About taking the penalty, the striker said he always asks for the ball at that moment: "Whenever I'm about to take it, I shoot with a lot of composure and manage to help my teammates."

In the race for the top scorer, G9 says he thinks about the team first. "I think about the group. The group comes first. The group is doing well, we're going to be champions, but if the top scorer title comes, I'll be very happy." The trophy was dedicated "first to God, to my team and to my family." He also thanked the broadcast crew: "You always follow me and treat me super well."

With the result, Social, the reigning champion, has six points from two games and leads Group A. Alterosa made its debut in the competition. See how the match went: Social beat Alterosa 3-0.

All Rex Cup matches are broadcast live on Rádio Cultura 96.5 FM and on the station's YouTube channel. For this game, play-by-play was by Júnior Murad, and commentary and interviews by Frederico Mesquita. The full broadcast of Alterosa x Social is at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqLm8ZlAWY4

The Rex Cup 2026 is sponsored by Supermercados Rex, the Lavras Municipal Government (Governo Municipal de Lavras), Sicoob Copermec, Pax Carvalho, Laboratório Santa Cecília, Chopp Brahma Express, Fábrica de Óculos, Conecta Internet, Casel Materiais de Construção, 123 Car, Fadminas (Adventist College of Minas Gerais, Faculdade Adventista de Minas Gerais) and Jornal de Lavras.