Angeline da Costa on Gil Vicente clash: “You can never switch off” | OneFootball

The FC Porto women's team will travel to Gil Vicente for the eighth round of the Second Division Championship Qualification phase (Saturday, 3:00 PM), and Daniel Chaves is already focused on "extending the lead" against an "opponent that has never lost at home" and is "also fighting for promotion."

In line with the coach, midfielder Angeline da Costa recalls that "there's never a chance to relax" and assures that the group is "focused on the present" and determined to face "a very competitive team." The match between the first and third place teams will take place at the São Martinho Sports Complex, with free entry.

Daniel ChavesZero goals conceded“It reflects the collective good performance of all the players. The defensive process neither starts nor ends with the defensive line. It begins further up, with how the players press after losing the ball and how they react and reorganize immediately afterward. At times, individual quality also helps, especially that of our goalkeepers.”

1st against 3rd place“We are not relaxed. Just like us, Gil Vicente is also fighting for promotion. It's true that the result here at home was significant, but we are going to play on a very difficult field. Gil Vicente likes to play on smaller fields, which give them more comfort and make the game more chaotic.”

Key to success“We need to pay attention to how we approach duels and set pieces. Our last game there had about 60 throw-ins. It was a very stop-start game, with many throw-ins and corners. That's why I say the intensity in duels and the reaction to losing the ball will be very important.”

Eight-point lead“We go game by game. We only think about Vitória SC after the game with Gil Vicente. At the moment, the focus is on Gil Vicente, and we want to extend the lead against a team that has never lost at home.”

Angeline da CostaThe last game in Barcelos“Gil Vicente is a very competitive team. We know this because we have already faced them this season. It was a game that caused us difficulties, but we have evolved a lot since then. We understood what we could have done better, and that's what we worked on all week, so we hope to face this game in the best way.”

The big win at Olival“There's never a chance to relax. Each game is a game, and we know that playing at home or away is always different. This game demands other things, especially because the field is smaller and we will play on synthetic turf. The characteristics of the game are different, but we will adapt.”

Unity is strength“There is a very strong unity in the team. We defend together and row in the same direction. We are in the same process. We work hard during the week, and we are managing to assimilate the coach's process well. That's why we haven't conceded any goals yet.”

Promotion“It's true that we are getting closer. We are very happy about it, but we remain focused on the present. Nothing is done yet. We have a comfortable lead, but if we lose focus, things can become more complicated. We are very focused on the present.”

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