Stijn Schaars disappointed with draw against FC Porto
Sporting Lisbon star Stijn Schaars claims that he is disappointed with his side’s result against FC Porto, as they were unable to pick up the crucial three points despite playing at home.
The Lions hosted their arch-rivals at Estadio Jose Alvalade for a pivotal Primeira Liga tie but despite the mercurial talents on display, both sides were unable to get on the score sheet.
Sporting came into the game in 3rd spot, behind Porto who were 2nd. The game itself was a feast of football and things started brightly as http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Maicon-c23157 nearly gave the Portistas dream start from Joao Moutinho cross, only to be thwarted by
Rui Patricio.
Similarly, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Helton-c16018 with a fine header, but the Brazilian
was able to match his countryman with a good stop.
At half-time both teams had launched attacks but had nothing to do for their elbow-grease. In the 2nd period, Polga saw yellow for his foul on Hulk and Moutinho stepped up to take the free-kick, but hardly troubled Patricio in the Sporting goal.
The shot-stopper was in a for a busy night as he again had to be alert to deny http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Marat-Izmailov-c23466
both went close, with the Russian being guilty of scuffing a great chance.
Porto almost ran away winners in the closing stages of the game, as substitute James Rodriguez directed his shot to the opposition goal only to be denied by teammate, Nicolas Otamendi.
Things ended all square between the Portuguese giants and ensured that the top of the table remained unchanged. However after the tie, Sporting star http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Stijn-Schaars-c34229 claimed that his side had been disappointed with the result, as they did not achieve victory.
Speaking to reporters, the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Netherlands-c753 International said that his team were eager to win all their matches and were upset with their outcome against Porto. He also added that both sides came close to winning it and that the referee had a big say in what
the scoreboard read after the ninety minutes.
"We want to win every game and we will continue to fight. We are especially disappointed because we wanted to win against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Porto-c39186 and wanted three points. It was a tough game, both teams could have scored. We believe in our players and the group. Referee?
He had a great influence on the outcome, “Stijn Schaars was quoted as saying.
The goalless draw sees FC Porto rise to 33 points, while Sporting remain 3rd with 28.
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