Farioli on Utrecht draw: “A point feels flat after our chances” | OneFootball

After FC Porto's draw (1-1) in Utrecht, during the Europa League phase, Francesco Farioli expressed disappointment with the result, especially due to the missed opportunities. In statements to Porto Canal, the Dragons' coach highlighted, however, positive aspects in the team's performance.

Draw leaves a mixed feeling:

“One point has little taste. After four games, we have played three as visitors and I think that has to be taken into account. The way we controlled the game and the chances we created, especially in the first half, with 0-0, we could have gotten more from the game, but it is what it is. Now we have to prepare for Famalicão.”

What did you convey to the players at halftime?

“At halftime, I told them to keep going like that and be a bit more effective. There was always one more touch on the ball and we should have been more concrete. But the players played very well in the first half, we escaped all pressure situations, played well in the offensive midfield, good pressure… We were at a good level. We tried everything, until the end, to win the game.”

Conceded goal:

“Moment of disconnection, in a situation we knew could happen. We studied this in yesterday's training, reviewed it today. At this level, if you disconnect for a second, you pay the price. It's the only negative thing about today's game, besides the result.”

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