Farioli praises FC Porto's approach: “Arouca dropped deeper” | OneFootball

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

«Many chances. Patience in the first half, Arouca were compact and 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, without giving anything away. Arouca usually press with different aggression, but they ended up dropping deeper. There are two options there: go crazy 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 wasn’t an easy match, 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 path 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 feel that the whole 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 match

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