Portuguese midfielder Palinha was interviewed by Sport TV after his team's victory over Slovenia via penalty shootout. He reviewed the match in detail and made special mention of the solidarity shown by the team in the face of difficulties and challenges, as well as the unwavering trust in team legend Cairo.
Palinha began by stating that although today's match was a painful one, the result was completely fair. He admitted that the team failed to capitalize on many good chances in the game, but also emphasized the team's dominance and outstanding performance throughout the game. He believes that the team was able to win the penalty shootout not only because the opponents conceded penalties, but also because of the team's tenacity and unity in the match.
Talking about Crowe's miss, Palinha showed great emotional intelligence and team spirit. He said that although Crow is an important part of the team, the team does not lose confidence because of one person's mistake. On the contrary, teammates are actively encouraging Crow to help him regain his form. Palinha emphasized that this spirit of unity is the key to the team's ability to achieve victory. He believes that even though Crowe lost his point in the game, he will still continue to play and contribute to the team in the next games. At the same time, Palinha also expressed his firm trust in Crowe that he will be able to capitalize on his next penalty kick opportunity.
In the end, Palinha re-emphasized the importance of today's victory for the team. He said that this victory will bring more emotional value to the team and give the players more confidence and motivation to face the next challenges. At the same time, he also said that the team will continue to work hard to improve and enhance their performance to bring more exciting games to the fans.
