Rafa: “Our aim is the same as ever: to win” | OneFootball

FC Porto’s roller hockey team hosts AD Valongo in the 22nd round of the league this Wednesday at 8pm (Porto Canal), and Rafa promises to “do everything” to beat “a traditionally difficult opponent” and “pick up another three points.”

Aware that “the result depends on how the team shows up for the game,” the forward stresses that “the objective is the same as always” and guarantees that “the fans can expect FC Porto at full strength.” Tickets are on sale at the usual outlets.

A worthy opponent“Games against Valongo are complicated because their team is motivated, since they won a European competition a few weeks ago. They are a traditionally difficult team that usually causes us a lot of problems, and the game against them is a derby. We’re coming off an unusual week, with some players away on international duty, but our objective is the same as always: to win. We’re playing at home, we feel more comfortable, and with all due respect to Valongo, we know the result depends much more on us and on how we perform in the game. We will do everything to get another three points.”

The Montreux Tournament“We’ve had help from the B team players. Of course it’s not the same, because we were left with just the two goalkeepers and three outfield players, but we’ve tried to help the youngsters and make them feel comfortable in training. It’s good for us that they are at a good level to help us, and I think that’s what happened. It was a different kind of preparation. Some players arrived today, and tomorrow we’ll go to the rink one last time before the game, now with the full group, to fine-tune the final details for the match.”

Maximum demand“The intensity remained the same, and I believe those coming back from international duty return with a high tempo from five very demanding games in the competition they took part in. We were in a good rhythm and that doesn’t disappear in a week. Despite all the setbacks, it was a positive week, and I believe it was for those who were away as well. The fans can expect FC Porto at full strength.”

Message to the fans“I hope they support us. There are only a few months left in the season and the decisive moments are getting closer. Those are the moments we want to be in and compete in to win titles. The fans have shown up at home games and have made the difference. I hope they keep coming in even greater numbers, because we need everyone if we are to achieve our goals.”

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