After Portugal's 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic in the first round of the UEFA Europa League group stage, Portugal midfielder Vitinha Ferreira shared his thoughts on the match. In an interview with the Portuguese Independent Broadcasting Association, he emphasized the difficulty of the game, the importance of possession and his feelings about the victory.
Vitinha Ferreira started by admitting that the match was indeed very difficult. He mentioned that although the Portuguese team wanted to show great strength from the start, they were unfortunate to concede the first goal. However, the team showed composure and resilience and worked hard to equalize and eventually come back to win 2-1. He gave special thanks to the substitutes for their contribution, believing that their presence and help made the team a real team.
Speaking about how to keep possession of the ball when the opponent is defending intensively, Vitinha Ferreira emphasized the importance of staying calm. He stated that it is not about being passive, but about keeping possession and trying to push forward when dominating, even in the same half. He believes that possession is one of the keys to his team's success and emphasized the importance of staying calm and in firm control of the ball now that the team's emotions and desire are so strong.
Regarding the victory, Vidinha Ferreira believes that it is the best reflection of the team's strength. He praised every player who took the field for a great performance, saw the win as a big step forward for the team, and believes it will bring positive changes for the future of the team.
