Diogo Costa: “What matters is the happy ending after the scare” | OneFootball

After the home victory against Arouca (3-1), Diogo Costa stated that FC Porto could have decided the match early on. In statements to Sport TV, the Dragons' goalkeeper also dedicated the triumph to Borja Sainz, who lost his mother during the week.

Drop in FC Porto's performance in the second half: “As we've been discussing, the lack of effectiveness, getting the ball in the net. We could have resolved the game in the initial stage, but what's important is the happy ending after the scare.”

Were the substitutions crucial for the reaction? “When we're all in the same boat, it's important that everyone is reading the game. The help they brought was important. A hug to my friend Borja for this difficult moment he is going through.”

Did the victory serve to pressure the opponents? “The difference is that we want to win, that's why we run more kilometers and win more duels than the others.”

Return to scoring three goals: a highlighted issue? “We were entering a phase of frustration, but the work is there and we believe a lot in our work.”

Does the end of the series without conceding goals shake the defensive solidity? “I am completely calm regarding FC Porto's defensive cohesion. This is a collective work and it has to give confidence.”

Does the month of March cause apprehension? “The schedule doesn't scare us. We are a very intense team and the number of games is good for us.”

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