Gonçalo Alves on Sanjoanense: “FC Porto want to start strong” | OneFootball

FC Porto travel to face AD Sanjoanense this Saturday in a match scheduled for 9:00pm at the Pavilhão dos Desportos in São João da Madeira.

Previewing the game, Gonçalo Alves stressed the importance of a strong start from the Porto side, pointing to the need to begin the match with intensity and focus against an opponent playing at home.

The trip to São João da Madeira represents another demanding test for the Dragons, against a team that usually competes in one of Portuguese rink hockey’s traditional venues. The match comes at a time when Gonçalo Alves is also motivated by his recent spell with the national team, after standing out at the Montreux Tournament.

The Portugal international played a decisive role in the team’s campaign, scoring twice in the victory over Spain. In one of the most memorable moments, he converted a direct free hit in the 45th minute and put Portugal ahead in the bronze-medal match.

Now, the focus returns fully to FC Porto, who will look to impose their rhythm from the opening minutes against AD Sanjoanense. Paulo Freitas’s side aim to turn that strong start into control of the game and clinical finishing in what is expected to be a competitive clash in São João da Madeira.

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