Farioli rues missed chances: “We should have killed the game” | OneFootball

After the draw (2-2) against Benfica at Estádio da Luz, Francesco Farioli assessed his team's performance on BTV.

“I think it was a very clear game in terms of dynamics. We came to win. We had a very strong start, but lacked the effectiveness to finish the match; there were five or six situations where we should have ‘killed’ the game,” he began his analysis.

Was this approach intended to compact Benfica’s midfield and then exploit the space behind their defense? “They were two different goals. The first was a fantastic play, the second came more from a counter-attack. They are two different moments. We controlled the first half very well, but in the second half there was a lack of finishing efficiency. And of course, that kept Benfica in the game and, with the quality they have, we paid the price. It’s a shame we didn’t get the 3 points, but now it’s time to focus on the next match.”

What is your take on the final incident, with Benfica’s penalty appeal? “I didn’t see it. You know the images well, I didn’t see anything.”

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