Matilde Vaz: "We’ll play the Porto way, as always" | OneFootball

The FC Porto women's team travels to the field of CF Oliveira do Douro for the second round of the Portuguese Cup, on Saturday at 3:00 PM. Daniel Chaves calls for a team that is “competitive, respects the opponent, works hard” and remains “true to its own principles.” Echoing the coach, midfielder Matilde Vaz states that the locker room is “more united than ever” and assures that they will “approach the next game with great humility and the same ambition as always.”

Daniel Chaves

Break for national teams“We used these days to work on our principles and to evolve our game. Still, I don't think these breaks are positive. There are too many interruptions in women's leagues, from the First to the Second Division, which do not benefit competitiveness. Although some players go to national teams, 90% of the athletes continue to train at the clubs, and I believe this aspect of the women's calendar should be reconsidered.”

Opponent analysis“CF Oliveira do Douro played against our B team, and that makes everything easier because I could see how they play, analyze the opponent, and understand the level of difficulty we will face this weekend.”

Path outlined“I want the team to be competitive and to respect the opponent. That will be the focus of our team, knowing that the obligation is on our side, especially after the game the B team played against this opponent. We want to remain faithful to our principles, play for FC Porto, and give playing time to the athletes who have been inactive these weeks.”

Unity is strength“These were very important days to develop the spirit and unity of the group. We worked hard and remain focused on our goal. We are increasingly united and ready for the challenges we will face.”

In Gaia with a mission“We always have the same mission: to win. We will approach this game with great humility, without forgetting that our goal is to win. We will enter very focused and play the Porto way, as always.”

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