Coach hails draw, says Santos confident for Copinha feminina knockouts | OneFootball

Coach Yura Titow praised the stance of Santos in the goalless draw against Fluminense this Wednesday, at Arena Ibrachina, in the last round of the group stage of the Women's Copinha. The result secured the Sereinhas da Vila in the quarterfinals of the youth competition. In the coach's view, the Santos team deserved the leadership of Group E.

“It was a well-fought game, making it one of the biggest classics in Brazil. It is indeed a rivalry. We entered knowing it would be a tough game, that we would have to win many confrontations, a game with many duels. We tried to control possession a little, but we weren't effective,” analyzed the coach in an exclusive interview with TV Gazeta, which broadcasted the match.

“We created few goal opportunities, but I believe we played a great game. When you play a classic, that's how it is. We won't always have a great performance, but we have to compete, be prepared for the duels. That's what they did today, and that's why they deserved the first place in the group,” valued Yura.

The coach also reviewed Santos' first phase in the Women's Copinha and assured that the team is confident for the knockout stage. Peixe finished the group stage in the first position of Group E, with seven points — two victories, both with big wins, and one draw.

“I believe we managed to have a good first phase. We played well in the first two rounds and came into a classic, and that's what a classic is. It's a very competitive game, with a lot of fights, a lot of confrontations. […] We end up happy with this first phase, confident for the second phase, because I believe we can go very far in this competition. This group deserves a lot this year,” projected Yura Titow.

Santos now awaits the definition of who will be their opponent in the quarterfinals of the Women's Copinha. The round ends this Wednesday with the last games of Group A.

“We have to prepare as much as we can. Now, it's about taking care of the athletes, resting as much as we can, and going to the next phase regardless of the field. Adapt as soon as possible, because soon we will face a heavier, larger field. We know that the Copinha is a very tiring tournament, but we are here to win. Physically, we are prepared. It will be difficult for all teams. We are prepared for the next games and to go to the final,” concluded the Santos coach.

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