Farioli: “At this level, when it’s time to kill it… kill it” | OneFootball

Francesco Farioli acknowledged that FC Porto were less intense against Nottingham Forest, but still believes they did enough to come away with a win, and even a comfortable result. However, the 1-1 draw ended up reflecting, in the Porto coach’s view, a missed opportunity to leave the tie in a very favorable position.

“Today there was one team that did everything to win, and it was us. We created chances, we had 18 shots on goal. We created enough situations to win by a wide margin, but we lacked a killer instinct and, when that happens like it did today, you drop points.”

Impact of the own goal

“In 5/6 minutes we had an own goal and Martim’s injury. That affects the team’s dynamic, we used a substitution right away. Of course we need to reconnect. There were moments when we were not at our level in the first half. When you get into the box with good chances to shoot – 5 in the first half, at least 3 in the second. At this level you have to kill the game when the moment comes. You cannot wait for the next opportunity. Today we were not at our level in the box.”

First minutes

“The first minutes were well played. Good moments on the ball, in transition, that we did not turn into anything. The game was well played, even if the usual intensity was missing here and there. We have to get back the same hunger and spirit we have always had. Today we were not exactly at the level we should have been. But against a Premier League team, creating these chances and ending with a draw is a pity. But that’s how it is. We have to turn the page, we’re going to Estoril with a clear mind.”

Different intensity, what was the reason?

“Today it may have been connected to the own goal, even though the reaction in the stadium was fantastic – everyone applauded, all his teammates tried to lift Martim. When people talk about family, it is especially when things are bad. At that moment we gave Nottingham energy, they were not creating much danger until then. Speaking about our chance to qualify, today we missed a good opportunity to put ourselves in a strong position. Now we will play our cards in a week, but it will be a different game

How do you train killer instinct, is it possible?

“I don’t know if it’s possible, but we have to find a way.”

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.