Alberto Costa on penalty: “I aimed to get ahead of my opponent” | OneFootball

Alberto Costa was instrumental in FC Porto's home victory (3-1) against Estrela da Amadora, by securing the penalty that allowed Samu to open the scoring. In statements to Porto Canal, the right-back highlighted not only the team's strong start but also their ability to immediately react to the temporary (1-1) equalizer by the Amadora team.

“We always try to keep a clean sheet, it happened that we conceded, but it's important to mention the attitude, we quickly turned it around and now we have to keep it up. Strong starts from FC Porto? I think it's part of what we train for, being connected to the game and we like to suffocate the opponent,” he began by saying.

“We all have to be together, it makes all the difference.”

Individual focus and superior endurance

“I think our physical trainers help us a lot, and it's also about seeing your teammate giving everything. We have to inspire each other. We have to go onto the field always with the same attitude.”

The penalty incident

“I saw the ball in front and wanted to get ahead of the opponent (laughs).”

Injury of Vasco Sousa, currently on loan to Moreirense

“I want to send a message to Vasquinho (Vasco Sousa), who is going through a difficult time. The whole squad likes him, will be with him, and I'm sure he will come back stronger.”

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