Paulo Freitas: Dragão Arena spurred us on in 5-3 win over Riba D’Ave | OneFootball

FC Porto defeated Riba d’Ave 5-3 in the fourth round of the National Roller Hockey Championship – the fourth match played in a week. At the end of the match, which marked a return to victories, Paulo Freitas stated that “the team showed very high levels of anxiety,” yet “knew how to respond” and had “good periods during the game,” largely thanks to the “fantastic fans supporting the team.” “We felt the Dragão Arena believing in us and cheering for us, which is crucial when we are going through a tough period,” explained the blue and white coach.

Tomás Santos integrated among the chosen“He is another member of the working group, an 18-year-old boy who has been working, who is very cherished within the squad and who is trying to gradually earn his place. It is not easy to earn that place in a team with a lot of quality, but he has been working, has been showing good signs, and today he was given a fair opportunity. It was also a fair recovery for Rafa, who has been working since the beginning of August, which is not easy, because sometimes you also need a little rest.”

From error to recovery“The team shows very high levels of anxiety, especially considering the experience it has, and we put ourselves in a difficult position, as they say, right at the start of the game. Attacking the space with two players who shouldn’t do it and releasing a shot in Mal’s face increases our anxiety even more, but then the team knew how to respond. We had good periods during the game, others less good, due to the moment we are going through, but regardless of the less successful results, these fans are fantastic in supporting the team and we feel the Dragão Arena believing in us and cheering for us, which is crucial when we are going through a tough period.”

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