Despite the win at Tondela, Rui Borges says not everything went to plan | OneFootball

Sporting defeated Tondela 3-0 in the ninth round of Liga Portugal Betclic. Despite the victory, Rui Borges pointed out the wastefulness—largely thanks to an outstanding performance by Bernardo Fontes, the opposing goalkeeper—as a negative aspect.

"A great game from our side. The team wanted to give a good response, they were dynamic, they enjoyed playing. Good defensive transitions so Tondela wouldn’t gain too much confidence. In the first half, we missed many goal-scoring opportunities," he began by saying.

Rui Borges believes the result was insufficient considering the numerous dangerous chances: "We could have reached halftime with more goals scored. In the second half, we also could have done more. I think the victory is beyond dispute, for everything, for the energy, concentration, and quality of play. It falls short considering the chances we created."

Sporting plays again on Tuesday and Rui Borges admitted there will be changes: "Of course we’re going to have to make several changes. It’s impossible not to. The team was totally connected, they were good, it was hard to take anyone off. The energy was good, no one was fading. Even Pote, when he came off, it was to prevent fatigue. The substitutions were to refresh, of course. The team had good energy and on Tuesday we’ll have to manage it."

Sporting will be back on the field as soon as Tuesday, October 28, against Alverca. The match, counting for the quarter-finals of the League Cup, against the team led by Custódio, will be played at Estádio José Alvalade at 8:30 p.m.

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