Fernando Santos: It is always important not to concede

Added at:
another languages: uk ru

Fernando Santos, Portugal coach, speaking about his team victory in a Nations League game against Czech republic:

- It is always important not to concede. The result is more than fair. In the first 20 minutes we controlled the game with a good start and possession, but we were not very productive. But we controlled the game and did not allow any counterattacks from the Czech Republic.

After 20 minutes, we started to circulate the ball well, with more depth, wanting to reach the area and create breaks. That was very well done. We scored two goals but could have scored two more. Before that, we were controlling the game but we lacked attacking dynamism in front of goal.

The game slowed down. There was control by Portugal but without attacking the depth to force the opponent to go back. So there was little space and it became difficult to combine moves. We could have created more danger on two or three occasions. There was some fatigue, some players were not able to press as much and that allowed our opponents to play and have more of the ball. I think it was the result of fatigue.

another languages: uk ru

NewsRSS - News - Terrikon

19 January

00:33
Shock at Anoeta: Barcelona Slip Up as Real Madrid Close the Gap
00:09
Kings of Africa: Senegal Overthrow Morocco in an Epic Final

18 January

22:57
Malen’s Dream Debut and Dybala’s Class: Roma See Off Torino Away from Home
22:20
Everton End Aston Villa’s Winning Run at Villa Park
18:45
Wolves and Newcastle Play a Goalless Draw
18:30
Grazie, Rocco: Fiorentina Secure an Emotional Win

17 January

23:53
Sardinian Trap for Juventus: Mazzitelli Halts Turin Side’s Pursuit of Leaders
23:30
AFCON 2025: Nigeria Claim Bronze
23:18
Historic High for Lens: Eighth Straight Win Sends Sang et Or Back to the Summit
22:22
Leaders Stumble: Arsenal Held by Resolute Nottingham Forest
22:13
Wilson’s Farewell Gift Sinks Spurs as West Ham Win London Derby
21:56
Liverpool Slip Up Against Struggling Burnley at Anfield
21:32
Chelsea Beat Brentford and Reignite Their Push for the Top Four
21:31
Napoli Secure Victory Over Sassuolo but Suffer Injury Setbacks
18:40
Lautaro Martinez Fires Inter to Narrow but Crucial Win Against Udinese
17:22
Real Madrid Steady the Ship as Arbeloa Gets a Convincing Home Win
16:51
Carrick Makes His Case as United Shock City at Old Trafford
13:33
No chance for Liverpool: how much City paid to land Marc Guéhi
09:58
NHL: Hurricanes demolish Panthers as Avalanche suffer first home defeat
09:30
LA Clippers are the hottest team in the NBA right now
00:28
Vladyslav Vanat double lifts Girona past Espanyol
00:16
Dembélé masterclass fires PSG past Lille to reclaim top spot

16 January

22:40
AS Monaco Suffer Seventh Defeat in Eight Ligue 1 Games
18:26
Barcelona Edge Past Racing de Santander in Copa del Rey Thriller
15:16
Ruud van Nistelrooy Joins Koeman’s Coaching Staff with the Netherlands National Team