Hugo Oliveira: “We lacked composure to hurt this FC Porto” | OneFootball

Hugo Oliveira stated at the press conference that losing by just one goal is not a reason to be proud, since Famalicão always plays to win. The coach added that the team lacked composure.

We lacked calmness in our build-up and in getting out from under the pressure that FC Porto put on us from the start. That affected us and created difficulties. Even so, we could have scored with Zabiri’s chance. The team never had the composure needed to truly trouble FC Porto. To neutralize the emotional intensity that the opponent brought to the game, we needed to get past the first phase of pressure and create danger there. We will continue to improve so that, in the future, we can compete better in matches like this.

Proud to have lost by only one goal in the matches against Sporting and FC Porto?

We are not at all proud to lose. The DNA of this club is about working for victory and developing these players. These games will help them grow. This was probably one of the youngest starting elevens Famalicão has fielded in the last two years, facing the aggressiveness of FC Porto’s players. We lacked composure to take control of the game. We are satisfied with the effort, not with the result.

What did you ask of the players at halftime?

The request involved both tactical and emotional aspects. In this type of game, if we can’t break free from the first pressing player, we can’t impose our game. At halftime, we tried to explain how to create danger up front, but we lacked clarity at the moment of the final pass.

Zabiri is in a process of growth. Last year, he split his attention with the under-23 team and this year he took part in the World Cup, which contributed significantly to his development. He did what we asked of him and came close to scoring. He comes out of this game stronger, and we were also pleased with Ba’s performance, a young man of just 20 years old.

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