http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Porto-c39186 star Hulk hoping for a victory in the game against Benfica – Primeira Liga News
FC Porto star Hulk is hoping that his side can secure three points at home against Benfica but reiterates that both the teams are balanced and it will be a classical, hotly-contested derby.
Currently riding on top of the Primeira Liga table, FC Porto face arguably their biggest title contenders of the season, Benfica, at home on September 23, 2011.
A fixture that everyone in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Portugal-c2984 looks forward to will be taking place at Estadio do Dragao today and coupled with the fact both sides are level on points, the tension is even more palpable.
The likes of Vitor Baia, Fabio Coentrao and Jorge Sousa have given their views on today’s derby and all of them expect fireworks to fly in this one.
Now one of the stars of the crucial clash, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Hulk-c16436, has expressed his opinion on the game, saying that because both the teams are quite well balanced, it will be a tough encounter.
Speaking to reporters, the Brazilian International said that while FC Porto won a quadruple last season and were undisputed champions, this is a new term and they will have to be at their very best to quell the threat of the Eagles.
“No doubt that it will be balanced. Every game is a different story. Last year we had the privilege of having a great season and were fortune enough to win all the important classics, especially against Benfica. But this year is a new league, a new season,”
he said.
The striker also said that the opposition were a great unit and possessed some of the best players in the country, which made the tie even more important. Lastly, he added that he and his teammates were well-prepared and will be looking towards God to help
them bag all three points.
"Benfica are a great team and have great players. The match is a real Portuguese classic. But we are well prepared for it, our fans will make a great game and if God wants FC Porto to secure all three points, we’ll be able to it,” the Selecao International
was quoted as saying.
With his spot in the starting eleven all but confirmed, there is definite reason for Hulk to be exuding confidence. The return of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Álvaro-Pereira-c5297 has also provided a major boost in preparations for the match but the Dragons will still have to be wary of their
rivals.
Jorge Jesus’ men are currently in their best form and have proved their credentials in the last few games. A draw against Manchester United followed by 4-1 thrashing of Academica places momentum on their side and has set up a great atmosphere for the biggest
game of the 2011/2012 season so far.
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