Sotiris Silaidopoulos on the draw: “A historic match for Benfica” | OneFootball

Sotiris Silaidopoulos was very pleased with the draw achieved by his team in the Rio Ave - Benfica match. The Vila do Conde coach spoke with journalists at the end of the game, but did not want to give undue importance to the draw, reminding that it is, after all, just one point. Remember that the game was marked by a controversial play.

"We knew it would be difficult, in a historic game for Benfica as it was José Mourinho's first here. Our plan was to stay strong in the first half and then make changes in the second to try whatever was possible”, began Sotiris Silaidopoulos, in statements to BTV.

“Of course in these games we have to give our best version and many of our players did, especially when it comes to dedication and team spirit. It's important, but it's not what defines us. We have to remain humble", added Sotiris Silaidopoulos, downplaying the draw at Benfica's home.

"We know who we are and where we are going. We are in a process, with the team growing. Just because we drew here doesn't mean we are the best team in the League and if we had lost we wouldn't be the worst. It's about continuing to work as we did here, because everyone believes and that gives us strength. Good things will come", concluded Sotiris Silaidopoulos.

Despite the draw against Benfica, Rio Ave remains in a very complicated situation. In the six matches played in the Liga Portugal Betclic so far, Sotiris Silaidopoulos' team has only four points (one win, one draw, and four losses), standing in 15th place in the competition.

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