Casa Pia, led by JOÃO SANTOS, PLAYERS OF FUTURE coach, failed to overcome Benfica, in a match related to the second round of the under-17 national champion qualifying phase. The geese lost 2-0 in a game played on field no. 2 at the Pina Manique Stadium, but conceded goals in the last 20 minutes of the match.
- Did Casa Pia deserve another result against Benfica?
- It was a well-played and very balanced game that could have gone down to either team and ended up being decided by details.
- What did Casa Pia need to achieve the goal?
- We lacked some acceleration when we recovered the ball and were more vertical in the offensive process, the strategy outlined did not work perfectly and we did not create the opportunities we expected to create. There was also a lack of coolness in some situations where we could and should have done better.
- Is Casa Pia accusing the natural pressure of having clearly reached the final stage?
- Pressure is normal in a final phase, where players feel that any mistake could lead to a goal, but we, the technical team, have been sending the message that pressure should not exist and to enjoy the game, always trying to do the best we know how.
- Did the defeats against SC Braga and Benfica affect the team's morale?
- Defeats cannot and should not affect the team, as they have left an excellent image and have done everything to play the game until the end. We go and we are always looking for the best result and it will happen, we will win games!
- V. Guimarães is the next opponent. How is it going to be?
- The visit to Guimarães is clearly very difficult, but we will try and play for victory!
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