Hugo Oliveira: “FC Porto deserved the win, but the scoreline flatters them” | OneFootball

Hugo Oliveira acknowledged FC Porto as "a deserving winner" in the match against Famalicão this Thursday, but disagreed with the statistical interpretation of the defeat (4-1). The coach of the Minho team projected higher ambitions and emphasized that his team intends "to be in finals."

-I believe that the numbers do not reflect what happened on the field. Our goal was to win and move forward. We remained true to our identity, with phases of connection and creation of opportunities. We shot at the goal as many times as the opponent, but with less effectiveness in finishing. The data does not tell the whole truth. FC Porto was "a deserving winner," however, we left a competition in which we wanted to continue. The club aspires to establish itself in national football. We want to reach finals and be present in decisive moments, but it is essential to look at what we are as a team and what we can do beyond the 90 minutes. We lost fairly, although, in quantitative terms, the result does not fully reflect that.

-May we never stray from our essence. May we not betray ourselves and continue to play courageous football. May we gain greater ability to transform this attitude into results. We are evolving positively; these games contribute to our growth. FC Porto stood out for its assertiveness and aggressiveness – it was very incisive and benefited from it. We need to channel our aggressiveness into concrete solutions. We will grow individually and as a club, so we can compete in finals.

-I have a lot of confidence in these young players. We believe in what they can produce today and, above all, in the potential they have for the future. This opponent is used to competing regularly. Great teams seek to play constantly, and it is this type of football that we wish to foster as a coaching staff and as a club that aspires to grow.

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