FC Porto's http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jorge-Fucile-c19163 defends club after shock draw with Feirense – Liga Sagres News
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Porto-c39186’s Jorge Fucile has defended his side after the shock draw with Feirense, saying that the result was minor hiccough and that they will surely make amends when they take on arch-rivals Benfica at Estadio do Dragao this weekend.
The Dragons took on Feirense on Sunday with the aim of cementing their place at the top of the Primeira Liga. However, the home side were much more resilient than Vitor Pereira had anticipated and it ultimately cost them two points.
With http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Álvaro-Pereira-c5297 both missing for the fixture, it was expected that Porto might struggle. But at Estádio Marcolino de Castro, the attack was in shambles and could not score on the opportunities created.
Following the result, many have questioned the Portistas’ title ambitions due to the lack of in-depth quality in their squad.
However, full-back Jorge Fucile addressed the situation and said that while he and his teammates were at fault for the shock draw, it was a minor hurdle in their quest to become the champions of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Portugal-c2984 once again.
"We did not achieve our goal, but a stumble is not a fall,” he said.
The Uruguayan International also added that in order to curb the loss of points in their last match, they were targeting nothing other than a convincing victory at Estadio do Dragao when Benfica come visiting.
"In Porto we are not accustomed to losing points, but we are against Benfica 1000000 ... % Of winning ... as always!” the defender was quoted as saying on the social networking site, Facebook.
Although facing a difficult task in their upcoming match against the Eagles, Vitor Pereira’s men can take some positives going into the vital encounter.
Hulk and Alvaro Pereira are on the road to recovery and may well make it to the starting eleven this time. Luckily for them, their opponents are facing injury problems of their own.
In-form forward Nolito and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Bruno-c8098 Cesar are still getting treated for their physical problems and are probably going to miss the derby. This means that FC Porto have an ideal opportunity to get one over their fierce rivals and gain their lost prestige, when
they face Benfica.
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