Carlos Carvalhal: “It was a pity to be late 2-1” – SB. Braga

Braga coach’s reaction to the defeat against Sporting

Despite the defeat to Sporting, 2-1Carlos Carvalal was satisfied with the performance and delivery of his players.

“First of all, congratulations to Sporting, they did a lot to win the match, as we did. Two teams tried and did it. The match was well balanced in the first half. Sporting was very efficient and managed the second goal in a balanced and divided game in midfield. We played a good first half, But there was a period when we didn’t do what we had to do, we opened the spaces between defense and midfield and lost what we did in the first half.. After the goal Sporting slipped and their goalkeeper made a great save. It was a shame that he came late 2-1. However, we went so The end of the 97 minutes in search of the result. The union block was great from start to finish with amazing behavior in support of the team”, he started talking with coach Seb. Braga, in a quick interview, to SportTV.

A “step forward” in the Super Cup
“We always play with three players up front, but with different characteristics. Three of them are four, with Galino open on the left. There was a desire, and there were new players who came and helped us content. Iori is strong on the last pass, Mario annoys the defenders, Andre Horta entered the midfield well. “So did Roy Fonte. We played behind Sporting and created more than enough chances. We are growing. We were better today than we were in the Super Cup. Going forward. He highlighted the fact that last year we had 0 points at this stage and now we have three.” You can count on us.”

Absence from the game

“We lost Castro and Ricardo Horta the day before the match. These are situations that happen. We have more absentees. We will try to get more players back. Iori came from a long absence and got his best. Fabio Martins played a good game, and so did Andre Horta. They will be better and better while we are there. to revive the tournament.

Was it Francisgio’s farewell?

“There are negotiations, but they are negotiations and they are not effective. If he really leaves, we just have to wish him well. I am counting on him for Friday’s match against Moreirense. It will be seen soon. Negotiations anyway, he concluded by saying that he never knows if they will be finished in the minute.” Next or in two weeks. Players who are available to play, if we understand they can help, step up.”

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