Minutes after achieving “a very positive result” that was built on “teamwork”, Pepê stressed that the Dragons were “determined in the second half to achieve their goal” and praised “those who came off the bench and managed to score” in the victory in Moreira de Cónegos (2-1). “We are very united and that is fundamental for us to achieve our objectives”, the Brazilian international mentioned, aware that “there is still a long way to go” and “every game is a final”: “We know we can't win every game, but we remain focused on what the coach asks of us and what we work on every day.”

Objective achieved in Minho
“It's a very positive result for us. Moreirense hadn't lost at home this season, they're having a great season and we knew how difficult it would be to play here against them, but I want to highlight the team's work. We didn't have a good first half, but in the second half we were determined to achieve the objective we set for today. The substitutes made a difference and we leave here with a great result.”

The palpable unity in every game
“We are very united and that is essential for us to achieve our goals. We have to stay focused, united and keep working because there is still a long way to go. Every game is a final for us.”

Focus on daily work
“[The tie with Benfica and the defeat in Nottingham] were unusual matches in which we were unable to emerge victorious. We know that we cannot win every match, but we remain focused on what the manager asks of us and on what we work on every day, which is the most important thing to keep going home with the three points.”