Sporting coach João Pereira praises the opportunities created and the effort made by his players in the match against Boavista.
Lack of consistency?
We have made some mistakes, yes, but before the opponent reached a draw and even managed to win. And today we were ahead on the scoreboard again. Another step the team took. Things that hadn’t happened. Step by step, game by game, working hard we will gain confidence.”
Do you notice any uneasiness?
“I didn’t notice this uneasiness, I noticed the support from the first to the last minute. Together, this becomes much easier. There were people who were waiting for something else, but that didn’t happen. How many times did Boavista attack? He created two occasions in 90 minutes, he scored on both occasions. It can’t happen. We were a dominant team, we can’t concede goals on those two occasions.
Are you bothered by the names of Sérgio Conceição and Abel Ferreira?
No, nothing bothered. It’s normal for them to talk. When a team doesn’t win, especially one that always won, it’s normal to have disputes and criticism. The players and I are focused on our work.”
Is this victory not convincing?
“It convinces me. Because of the attitude of the players. I don’t think it was a divided game. If we look at the opportunities, the expected goals. Boavista goes there and scores a goal with the first shot. I think Sporting’s control was absolute, and in last few minutes was tiredness.
Result that was accurate
“Not to gain confidence, but it helps a lot. The important thing was to get out of this losing phase. We got into the game well again, scoring goals, creating many opportunities and the result could have been greater for our side. We suffered, we reacted, we suffered, we react again.
Sporting defeated Boavista, 3-2, at the Alvalade stadium, in a match for the I Liga.
