Sporting B lose again to Chaves, João Gião vows to turn it around | OneFootball

After the defeat to Chaves (1-0), the coach of Sporting's B team, João Gião, analyzed the setback and promised better results. The new mishap at Estádio Aurélio Pereira, in Alcochete, was the fourth consecutive one for the secondary team of the lions, one of which was against Leixões.

“It was a very balanced game between two teams wanting to play. Chaves managed to connect some plays in the first half, but I think it was balanced. We had more balls and approaches, but I think the opportunities were shared. It's a pity about that disallowed goal, because it was a good play from us. The game ends up being decided in the details. In a corner, in a detail, we eased up and at this level, it costs dearly. The game ended up being defined there,” he said to Sporting TV, also highlighting the attitude of his players.

“The team tried, had attitude, tried to press Chaves and I think we lost energy in the second half. We broke down a little, but the boys were competent. It wasn't our best game, but it was a solid and competent performance. Here and there, we could have been more creative, because we had a lot of possession, especially in the first half, but I can't fault anything in terms of attitude.”

Even so, he showed confidence in the future: “The team has already turned around a moment like this. From the first day, I said it would be a very difficult season. We came practically with the same squad from Liga 3, these players are having their first 20 games at this level and it shows. The physical level, focus, and demand are different. We will turn this around, certainly. We have proven it in the past,” he concluded.

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