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Vítor Bruno praised “the defensive solidity” in the “undisputed victory” against Estrela (2-0)

After a “solid and undisputed” over Estrela da Amadora (2-0) and extending the invincibility at Estádio do Dragão, Vítor Bruno complimented the team, “who could be anxious, but remained stable and united with the fans” after “three or four plays, in which, with another end, could leave people in front of goal”.

The coach also highlighted the “defensive solidity” of the players, who did not allow for “shots on target”: “Winning without conceding is what we aim for. It's the merit of the whole team and how they accept the idea. ”

Finally asked about Gonçalo Borges' emotion, the coach praised someone "confident, cheeky" who "is an asset" to the team and "has moments of loyalty and commitment" that are even more valuable "than the goal". "Today he helped with a goal and I am very happy with that", he concluded.

The match analysis
“It was a solid and undisputed victory. We scored 1-0, we had three or four plays in which, with another end, could leave people in front of goal. In the second half, we even had more occasions, their goalkeeper had three great saves. With time passing, the team could get anxious, but they remained stable and united with the fans.”

The goal from a set piece
“We had to understand how the opponent defends the set piece. We identified the space and we have someone placing the ball where it should be placed.”

The importance of keeping the clean sheet
“It is another victory with the defensive solidity we intend. Winning without conceding is something we aim for. And not allow for shots on target. It's the merit of the whole team and the way they accept the idea.”

Gonçalo Borges
“Players always want to play more, it's natural. Gonçalo got to the main team, then an offer came for him and he may have become unstable. But he has worked very well and this is a reflection of that. Maybe that's why, because it was his first goal. The season started well, confident, cheeky, without complicating the game is an asset. There was a moment of leaving or staying, it affected him. He wanted to stay, realized it could be an important year. There are moments of loyalty and commitment that I like, sometimes even more than the goal he scored today. Last week, there was a play that was not well accepted, it is a mix of emotions. Today he helped with a goal, and it helps, I'm very happy about that.”

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