FC Porto again reduced the difference to the leader of the league table, after beating Paços de Ferreira (2-0), for matchday 12 of Liga NOS. Alex Telles, with two assistances, Loum and Zé Luís, the scorers, praised the team’s performance and the quality of the group, as the players behave as if they were family.

Alex Telles
“There are no easy matches nowadays. We knew we were facing a team that mostly defends, as they know we are strong at home.  We were efficient in two opportunities, bit we could have scored more. For me, an assistance is worth more than a goal. I’m happy to have helped the team, but the victory and the points are all that matter. We have many matches ahead, and maximum demand, but the group has quality and everyone can help. Our group is strong.”

Loum
“I am happy for my goal, and for the good team spirit. We are a family. My goal helped the team win and that’s what matters the most. It was a good formation. Now I need to continue like this. We know we have many matches ahead, but we always think match by match and the next one is always the most important.”

Zé Luís
“The goal is a moment of inspiration, you can’t explain it. It’s instinctive, but it was just something that helped the team. I have to keep working to help the team when I’m called. It’s always important to score early when facing this type of team, so we can play calmly. We reacted well in the las match and we played well today, which shows how focused we are. It’s always important for a striker to score, but what matters is that the team wo