Hoeness: Bookies doubt Stuttgart, but don’t underestimate us | OneFootball

Sebastian Hoeness commented on the match between Stuttgart and FC Porto, referring to the Europa League round of 16, which ended with a 2-1 victory for the Dragons; the tie will be decided at Estádio do Dragão.

«We started very well, we had good energy, we didn’t create much danger, but we managed some shots. At the 20th minute, we hit the post and there was a sense that things shifted to the other side. I think that was the moment we lost the game. From then on, we couldn’t keep the same energy. FC Porto scored two goals, we scored one, but we had courage and created some opportunities, not many, which was also expected. We needed to be more precise. In any case, I congratulate my team, because we were brave and on the other side there was a very good, very experienced team».

«FC Porto hasn’t been playing in the Champions League, but it was clear that the emotions, even from my team, were at that level. Sometimes the decisions didn’t go our way, I don’t want to talk about the referee. It was just one game, we lost this one and the result could have been different, but there will be a new game in which we will try to cause problems for FC Porto. We’ll have to show the same intensity and passion not only in Porto, but also on Sunday, for the Bundesliga».

«The odds at the bookmakers won’t be very high, but anything can happen in football and I think no one should underestimate us».

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.