Farioli praises FC Porto, notes: “Arouca dropped deeper” | OneFootball

Francesco Farioli gave his analysis of the match between FC Porto and Arouca, played at the Estádio do Dragão. In a Primeira Liga Matchday 3 game, the Dragons won 2-0. At the end, the Italian coach said:

«Lots of chances. Patience in the first half, Arouca were compact and well organised. It took a while, but even then we had good moments and chances. Before Gabri’s goal, we tried everything. The team showed maturity. A very important result, in front of the fans who gave us a boost».

«Tonight was a game that showed how teams respect us, organised and compact, giving nothing away. Arouca usually press with a different level of aggression, but they ended up dropping deeper. At that point there are two options: lose your heads or stay calm and wait for the right moment. We had patience and maturity. It was an important result against a team that had scored five goals and conceded none. It was not an easy game, but we got the three points».

«Arruabarrena’s performance? We have to congratulate him and find the right moment. Several important and difficult saves. After so much, we have to believe».

«Bednarek’s substitution? He felt some pain and we had to assess it».

«A similar run to last season? We’re only at the beginning, we’re going to face several challenges. It’s important to start with this winning run, every game is difficult. The importance of consistency, maturity and solidity, of having the right spirit and playing well. Then, having this constant will and desire to do more and more. We have the feeling that everyone at the Dragão tries to put the ball in the net just like we do. That is the spirit of the club, of the city. It was a good game

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