Rui Borges is satisfied with the course of the game despite the defeat to Sporting
Sporting Lisbon head coach Ruy Borges expressed his views regarding the defeat in the match against London's Arsenal team during the Champions League quarterfinals. Zamin.uz reported this.
Although the team lost 0:1 at the end of the match, the coach emphasized his satisfaction with the flow of the game. According to the specialist, the match was very even and full of competition.
In particular, both teams recorded almost identical results in terms of ball possession statistics. Borges specifically emphasized that Sporting's attacks were much more dangerous and closer to scoring a goal.
"I am very happy that we managed to control the field and with the movement of the players," he expressed his thoughts. The coach also noted that the opponent team had almost no opportunities.
According to him, Arsenal did not create any dangerous situations except for one unexpected goal episode. Borges said that they had three or four clear chances during the 92 minutes, but the result remained unchanged because they were not bold enough in front of the opponent's goal.
At the same time, he stated that this defeat should be accepted as a natural part of football. Borges emphasized that the team will continue to work tirelessly to achieve a positive result and that there is an opportunity to change the situation in the return match.
For information, the return match between Arsenal and Sporting will take place on April 15 at the Emirates Stadium in London. The winning team in this match will qualify for the semifinals.
Source: UEFA official website.
Although the team lost 0:1 at the end of the match, the coach emphasized his satisfaction with the flow of the game. According to the specialist, the match was very even and full of competition.
In particular, both teams recorded almost identical results in terms of ball possession statistics. Borges specifically emphasized that Sporting's attacks were much more dangerous and closer to scoring a goal.
"I am very happy that we managed to control the field and with the movement of the players," he expressed his thoughts. The coach also noted that the opponent team had almost no opportunities.
According to him, Arsenal did not create any dangerous situations except for one unexpected goal episode. Borges said that they had three or four clear chances during the 92 minutes, but the result remained unchanged because they were not bold enough in front of the opponent's goal.
At the same time, he stated that this defeat should be accepted as a natural part of football. Borges emphasized that the team will continue to work tirelessly to achieve a positive result and that there is an opportunity to change the situation in the return match.
For information, the return match between Arsenal and Sporting will take place on April 15 at the Emirates Stadium in London. The winning team in this match will qualify for the semifinals.
Source: UEFA official website.
