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 respond to the temporary equalizer (1-1) 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 need 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 need to be together, it makes all the difference.”

Individual focus and superior resilience

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

The penalty incident

“I saw the ball ahead and wanted to get in front 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 there for him, and I'm sure he will come back stronger.”

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