Diogo Farinha: «Winning in Madeira to clean up the image left against Fátima»

Diogo Farinha, PLAYERS OF FUTURE defender, once again assumed a prominent role in Mafra's defense against Fátima, in a match in which the team from the city of Carrilhos did not go beyond a goalless draw. The central defender of the least leaked defense in Serie D of the Second Division Nacional, with three goals, participated in the eight rounds, only missing two minutes against Alcanenense.

- How do you analyze the home draw against Fátima

- The team was very solid defensively and didn't let the opposing team create chances. Offensively we managed to create enough opportunities to reach the goal but we didn't have the maturity and coolness necessary to achieve them and the game ended in a draw due to our demerit. We had an obligation to convert some of the opportunities.

- Will the objective of achieving a place in the top two at the end of this phase be compromised?

- No. The objective of being in the first two places is still alive. However, the advantage for our direct opponents could have been increased. We have to take new learning from this game and we cannot make the same mistakes in future games if we want to achieve our goal.

- Another game without conceding goals. Mafra's defense remains at a high level. Do you agree?

- Yes. The defense remained solid in this game and not conceding goals is always important for a team that wants to achieve a goal. However, the fact that we were unable to score a goal due to our demerit is an aspect that we have to take much more into account if we want the three points.

- Next up is Nacional, a direct opponent in the fight for a top spot. Complications

in cash?

- Undoubtedly. The next game with Nacional will certainly be one of the most complicated in this first phase of the competition. A trip to Madeira that in itself already has its challenges due to time and rest. We have to be focused on our opponent. They have won all their games so far. It is a crucial game in pursuit of our objective. Let's take advantage of the week to review our game against Fátima to analyze the mistakes and prepare for the next game with concentration and focus. We will try to win in Madeira to clean up the image of this last game with Fátima. We also have the opportunity to watch Nacional's game with Real Massamá that will take place in the middle of the week and obtain more information about the opponent to prepare our game even better.