Speaking to SportTV, Ian Cathro analyzed the clash between Estoril and Benfica.
Ian Cathro
“What a feeling I get? We lost 1-2 and that we did a great job, a day I will remember during the pre-season, because we took another step forward as a team. Tonight was important. I keep the details for me.”
“I speak of non -tactical aspects. In the first part, Benfica tightened well in depth, because we made a mistake. In the second half we showed a better understanding of the game, because we went back to the way, being able to take advantage of our energy. We made an important adjustment and get more possession. I am very happy for the work of the players.”
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“We want to improve during the game every day. I know that many people will talk about Benfica, who is fighting for the title, but please don’t forget the quality of Estoril players. We played a very interesting game.”
“We will try to win the next two games and hope people recognize our work and enjoy. Please talk about the quality of Estoril.”
Pedro Álvaro’s statements after the clash with Benfica.
Analysis: “Benfica came in the game better, looking for many front supports and we played with the rose line. In the second half, we adjusted some positions and managed to correct this and superiorize in the second part. I’m not talking about arbitration, but I feel that I have to do so. In my opinion, in the bid that gives rise to penalty, often the bid ends and it was a goal. Game, we left a good image. We played face to face with an opponent, a super difficult opponent. “
-The penalty defines the game? “I don’t define it, in my opinion it was a goal and conditioned the game, because it was 2-1 earlier. But we played a good game.”
Estoril’s objective until end: “Let’s get our best and want to give the six points in the missing games.”
Storage exhausted in Estoril: “House full, many supporters of Benfica, thank our supporters who supported us to the end.”
Benfica won today on the visit to Estoril-Praia 2-1 on matchday 32, and provisionally assumed the lead of the First Football League, with three points of advantage over Sporting, which on Sunday receives Gil Vicente.
Norwegian Aurwe and Argentine Otamendi pointed to seven and 35 minutes, respectively, the goals of the ‘incarnated’ triumph, with Zanocelo, reduced the disadvantage, already after Begraoui saw the guardian Trubin defend a penalty.
A week of receiving Sporting, Benfica thus provisionally assumes the leadership of the I Liga, with 78 points, three more than current national champions, which have less played, while Estoril-Praia occupies the eighth position with 42.
