Maria Negrão: “This defeat won’t bring us down” | OneFootball

With qualification for the final stage already secured, the FC Porto women's team returns to the Olival mini-stadium this Saturday (3:00 PM, Porto Canal) to host SC Rio Tinto, in the 6th round of the Northern Series of the Second Division. Determined to “respond with a victory,” Daniel Chaves assures that the group “has always approached each game to win” and is eager to “return home and feel the energy of the fans, who provide comfort and encouragement.” Aware that no “defeat will bring the team down,” Maria Negrão promises to “give her best” on the field to “reach the highest position possible”: “We represent FC Porto, we carry an emblem that is significant and that we must respect.”

Daniel Chaves

Defeat in Barcelos“We knew that at some point defeat would come. We are not happy about it, but the key point is how we react to it, which was by working during the week. We want to respond this weekend with a victory.”

Qualification secured“We had aimed for 12 points as sufficient for advancement, but our approach to each game was always to win. That's how we will also prepare for these two remaining matches.”

SC Rio Tinto“They are a team coming off an important win against SC Braga B, a direct opponent in the qualification for the final stage, and certainly SC Rio Tinto is more motivated by that victory. They come to Olival with the spirit to play to win and try to take three important points for their passage to the final stage, and we will also be fighting for those three points to return to victories.”

Return to Olival“It is very important, after the disappointment we had, to return home, feel the energy of the fans, who will give us comfort and encouragement. We need their support and hope to count on their presence to push the team forward.”

Spot secured in the final stage“It is one of the goals of the season, but we always want to reach the highest position possible. We represent FC Porto, we carry an emblem that is significant and that we must respect.”

Total commitment“We will give everything on the field, that is the most important thing, we want to fulfill what the coach has taught us, stay true to the game plan, and give our best. With our quality and team spirit, we will secure the three points.”

The opponent“They are a team that will try to bring the victory to their side, especially since they are coming off a win that will give them some strength, and they want to be as high as possible in the standings. The most important thing is to focus on ourselves and what we are going to do on the field because the most important thing is to secure the three points.”

Importance of the fans“The fans are our 12th player. We always feel the affection and support which are always important. We hope the house will be full this weekend.”

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