Sporting-Boavista, 3-2 (report)
João Pereira, Sporting coach, in a press conference, after the victory over Boavista (3-2), at the Alvalade Stadium, in the 14th round of the League:
Was it a good game for the team to regain confidence after the negative results?
– Not to gain the confidence I had, but it helps a lot. The important thing was to get out of this losing phase. We entered the game well again, scoring goals, creating many opportunities and the result could have been better for our side. We suffer, we react, we suffer, we react again. It’s a fantastic job from these players, who with many games, many minutes on their legs, tiredness, never give up. I have to take my hat off to them»
Sporting scored three goals, but conceded goals with ease again. Is it a victory that feels just like it?
“It convinces me. Because of the attitude of the players. I don’t think it was a split game. If we look at the opportunities, the expected goals. Boavista goes there once and scores a goal with the first shot. I think Sporting’s control was absolute, and in the last minutes it was fatigue. The players want it, but their legs are starting to feel heavy. It was an important victory for our future».
I always said that Sporting needed a victory to return to good performances, is that what Sporting fans can count on?
«Sporting fans can expect maximum work from the entire structure to continue winning games. We already have a game next Wednesday and we have to prepare.”
Viktor scored again with a running ball, but then looked a little lethargic. What’s up with the attacker?
«Be aware that the center forward is not just for scoring goals. There is a lot of work involved. He is another player who has a lot of minutes in his legs, runs a lot, presses, does sprints. I value several things, not just goals».
