Sintrense dream at the Dragão: “We need to show character” | OneFootball

The coach of Sintrense, David Maside, stated today that his team is heading to Estádio do Dragão to play “with the ambition to win,” although he admits that FC Porto is clearly the favorite in the fourth round of the Portuguese Cup.

“In theory, the club with fewer resources can beat the one with more. We will do our usual work, strive for our best, and show what we have worked on during the week. But we know that facing a team like FC Porto, the odds are lower on our side,” admitted the 39-year-old coach.

Despite the media attention associated with the trip to Dragão, Maside assured that the preparation was identical to any other week.“It's different because of the environment and the stage, but on the field, we worked as if it were a league game. We have fewer resources, but we try to do things at the level of a Second League team. There might be some anxiety, but we maintained normality.”

For the coach, the result is not the only focus: “I prioritize the values we will convey. Attitude is fundamental. We want to show that we are capable of being at other levels because there is a lot of talent here. We have to enter with personality.”

Smiling, he also revealed a wish: “I hope to exchange a few words with Farioli. You always learn something. Who knows, maybe I’ll say something that makes sense to him too.”

Alongside the coach, captain Romário acknowledged that set pieces could be an important weapon. “I believe I can be useful at that moment in the game. We know the strength of FC Porto in all moments, but we have to be cohesive to take advantage of counterattacks and set pieces,” noted the central defender, who confessed that if he could nullify a Porto player, he would choose Samu.

A confessed fan of FC Porto, Romário said he feels the emotion of the moment.“It’s a great opportunity to play at Dragão. We all have to be at our best and defend as a unit. We will give our all to keep our goal without conceding,” he promised.

The FC Porto–Sintrense match takes place on Saturday at 8:15 PM at Dragão, with Hélder Malheiro officiating.

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