"Not the best result": coach denies frustration, admits Vasco deserved more | OneFootball

The goalless draw in the first final of the Copa do Brasil left coach Fernando Diniz with mixed feelings, but with one certainty: Vasco da Gama was superior to Corinthians at the Neo Química Arena. In the post-match press conference, the coach praised his team's performance, highlighting that their control of the game should have been reflected in an advantage on the scoreboard.

+ Vasco controls the match and snatches a goalless draw in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil final

Superiority and Realism

Although he believes his team played better, Diniz kept his feet on the ground when analyzing the final score. He avoided pessimism, but was honest in saying that 0-0 was not the dream scenario, given the circumstances of the match.

The coach assessed the result as follows:

Unprecedented Praise for Vasco's Defense

Known for his offensive style, Diniz surprised everyone by calling the performance in Itaquera the highlight of his defensive system since joining the club. For him, tactical “obedience” was key to neutralizing the opponent in a hostile environment.

This solid performance had names and surnames. Diniz made a point of praising the commitment of his attacking players, mentioning the physical effort of his number 10 in helping with marking.

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