Angeline da Costa on Gil Vicente clash: "You can never switch off" | OneFootball

The FC Porto women's team will travel to face Gil Vicente in the eighth round of the Second Division Champion Qualification phase (Saturday, 3:00 PM), and Daniel Chaves is already focused on “widening the gap” against an “opponent that has never lost at home” and that “is also fighting for promotion.”

In line with the coach, midfielder Angeline da Costa recalls that “there’s never a chance to relax” and assures that the group is “focused on the present” and determined to take on “a very competitive team.” The match between the first and third place teams will take place at the São Martinho Sports Complex, with free admission.

Daniel ChavesZero goals conceded“It reflects the good collective performance of all the players. The defensive process doesn’t start or end with the defensive line. It starts further up, with how the players press after losing possession and how they react and reorganize immediately afterwards. At times, individual quality also helps, especially that of our goalkeepers.”

1st vs 3rd place“We are not relaxed. Just like us, Gil Vicente is also fighting for promotion. It’s true that the result at home was emphatic, but we’re going to play on a very difficult pitch. Gil Vicente likes to play on smaller fields, which give them more comfort and make the game more chaotic.”

Key to success“We have to pay attention to how we approach duels and set pieces. Our last game there had about 60 throw-ins. It was a very stop-start game, with many throw-ins and corners. That’s why I say that intensity in duels and reaction to losing the ball will be very important.”

Eight-point lead“We go game by game. We’ll only think about Vitória SC after the match with Gil Vicente. Right now, the focus is Gil Vicente and we want to widen the gap against a team that has never lost at home.”

Angeline da CostaThe last match in Barcelos“Gil Vicente is a very competitive team. We know this because we’ve already faced them this season. It was a match that gave us difficulties, but since then we’ve evolved a lot. We understood what we could have done better and that’s what we worked on all week, so we hope to face this game in the best way possible.”

The big win at Olival“There’s never a chance to relax. Every game is different, and we know that playing at home or away is always different. This game demands other things, especially since the pitch is smaller and we’ll be playing on artificial turf. The characteristics of the game are different, but we will adapt.”

Unity is strength“There is a very strong unity in the team. We all defend together and row in the same direction. We are in the same process. We work hard during the week and we are managing to absorb the coach’s process very well. That’s why we haven’t conceded any goals yet.”

Promotion“It’s true that we’re getting closer and closer. We are very happy about that, but we remain focused on the present. Nothing is done yet. We have a comfortable lead, but if we lose focus, things can get more complicated. We are very focused on the present.”

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