The three points were the most important thing against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Portugal-c2984’s Paulo Bento – Report
Portugal coach Paulo Bento has reiterated that the most important thing against Iceland was the points but they should not have conceded three goals. The Selecao emerged 5-3 winners against the Strákarnir okkar but a defensive lapse in the 2nd half
saw them suffer three needless goals.
The Navigators played Iceland in their Euro 2012 qualifying match and although they emerged victorious, they conceded three times in the second half.
Manchester United winger, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Poland-c2983. Helder Postiga then added the third and the game looked to be sealed even before the break.
However, Iceland came out stronger in the 2nd half and clawed their way back into the match with Hallgrimur Jonasson netting twice to set-up a nervy finish to the ninety minutes. But Portugal responded with strikes from Joao Moutinho and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Eliseu-c12315
Pereira.
A penalty late on saw Gylfi Sigurdsson also get on the score sheet and add to the defensive woes of the Portuguese national, who have had to do without http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ricardo-Carvalho-c30973 due to his ban.
Selecao Manager Paulo Bento commented on the match and said that although his side got maximum points they conceded three needless goals.
"The victory is unquestionable looking at the entire match. Without playing a great game, we were the team who were more dominant and had more opportunities," he said.
The tactician reflected on the poor showing by the defenders and said that they should not have allowed three goals to sneak past goalkeeper Rui Patricio.
"It is true; we were not as consistent in defence as in previous matches. It is always unpleasant and negative to concede three goals at home, especially in a game which could have been settled at half time.
"I want the first place and to get our sixth victory in the group. We will not be playing against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Denmark-c2884 for the draw, but we know one point is enough.”
Portugal take on Denmark on the 11th of October in Copenhagen.
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