Vojvoda hails Santos’ aggression v Corinthians: “Best match” | OneFootball

Coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda did not hide his satisfaction with Santos’ performance in the 3-1 victory over Corinthians this Wednesday at Vila Belmiro, for the 28th round of the Brazilian Championship. The Argentine believes this was the club’s best match since he took charge.

“In five of the six games I’ve coached, you could see progress. I like that the team creates chances. We were lacking effectiveness. Today, that effectiveness came within a minute. In Fortaleza (a 3-0 defeat to Ceará), we were below par. We didn’t fit well. It wasn’t the kind of match we were used to. Today was the best match. The first half was very good. Today, the team played the whole time in the opponent’s half and that was good,” he analyzed.

The coach also praised the players’ attitude on the pitch.

“The main thing was the attitude and the aggressiveness in pressing. The energy from the players and the fans. Football has tactical aspects, but often there are other things just as important. This attitude and desire to play football is much more than tactics. I congratulate all the players,” he commented.

Support from start to finish!

Vojvoda also made a point to thank the fans for their encouragement, both before and during the derby.

“I thank the fans as well. The reception was very good, it was moving. We need them. We are in a tough moment and we will continue to need this support,” he said.

“I felt a special atmosphere at Vila Belmiro. This energy has to continue. I understand the fans who have witnessed tough times. That’s what being a fan is. You have to be there in good and bad times. Today you could feel the energy at Vila, from the moment we left the training center. The pre-match talk was 15 or so minutes earlier because we knew it would be a special atmosphere. We had to respond on the pitch,” he concluded.

Situation in the standings

With this result, Santos gets a breather in the fight against relegation. Juan Pablo Vojvoda’s team remains in 16th place, but now with 31 points, six more than Vitória, who currently sit at the top of the relegation zone. Leão, however, will play this Thursday at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) against Bahia, at home.

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