In the early morning of July 2, Beijing time, in the 1/8 finals of the European Cup, Portugal successfully advanced to the last 8 by defeating Slovenia 3-0 through penalty kicks. After the match, Bruno Fernandes (B Fei), the core of Portugal's midfield, was interviewed by the media Sport TV, sharing his views on the match and his comments on his teammates and opponents.
In the penalty shootout, B Fee, as the second penalty taker for Portugal, scored a solid penalty and laid a solid foundation for his team's victory. He said that although the penalty shootout was tense, the team had been well prepared in training and therefore was able to keep their composure and score successfully.
Speaking about the match, B Fay felt that the Slovenian team was very well organized and created a lot of problems for the Portuguese team. Although the team created many chances in the second half, they unfortunately failed to convert them into goals. He emphasized that goals often open up situations in soccer matches, but the team remained patient and focused despite failing to score, and eventually advanced through the penalty shootout.
Regarding the painful feelings experienced during the game, B Faye said that this is part of soccer and the team and players are very aware of this. He emphasized that there could be all kinds of unexpected situations during the game, but the key is to stay calm and focused and follow the team's tactical arrangements.
Talking about the performance of his teammate Diogo Costa, B Fay spoke highly of it. He believed that Diogo Costa had a very good performance in the game, not only in the penalty shootout to save the opponent's penalties consecutively, but also before the end of the game to make a wonderful save. He emphasized that the Portuguese team has three high-level goalkeepers, and Diogo Costa's excellent performance undoubtedly contributed to the team's victory.
On the tight defense of the Slovenian team, B Fee said that his team got some space in the game and tried to create a threat through side attacks and crosses. He admitted that the Slovenian team's defense was very good and posed a challenge to the Portuguese team. However, he also emphasized that the team was in control of the tempo of the game throughout the match, and although the opponents were given some counter-attacking opportunities, the team managed to advance in the end.
Looking ahead, B Fay said the team will continue to work hard to improve and try to score more goals and create more chances in the next game. He believes the team is capable of achieving better results in the upcoming matches.
