We have not achieved what we set out to do; FC Porto coach Vitor Pereira rues 1-1 draw against APOEL
FC Porto coach, Vitor Pereira, claims that his side weren’t able to able to perform as expected against UEFA Champions League opponents, APOEL. The Portistas hosted the Cyprus side at Estadio do Dragao yesterday but were unable to get a hold of the game
and eventually stuttered to a 1-1 draw.
Portuguese giants, FC Porto, played their UEFA Champions League game against APOEL yesterday at home.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vitor-c36281 Pereira’s men had a point to prove as they had suffered a major defeat against Zenit St. Petersburg in the last round and were looking to end their woeful run in the competition.
However they didn’t fare any better and had to make do with a share of the spoils as the visitors were able to keep the score tied at 1-1 till the final whistle.
Coming on the back of an 8-0 win against Pero Pinheiro, the Dragons got off to a flying start as influential forward, Hulk, scored the opener inside 13 minutes.
The Brazilian International has been linked with a move to a host of big clubs in recent weeks and he proved that the attention he has garnered was well worth it.
Blasting the ball home from a trade mark free-kick, the attacker drew first blood and helped his side take the lead.
However celebrations of the Dragao faithful did not last long, as http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Aílton-Almeida-c4096 levelled for the visitors, much to the delight of the travelling supporters.
The APOEL forward picked up the ball from 20 yards and unleashed a shot that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Helton-c16018 was unable to save from reaching its destination in the bottom corner.
While the crowd were treated to sumptuous football in the opening exchanges, the match died down as the half wore on.
Following the breather both sides attempted to take the initiative but were unsuccessful in their endeavours. FC Porto’s http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Hulk-c16436 looked the most likely to appear on the score sheet again but despite his best individual efforts, he was unable to secure three
points for his team.
Following the lamentable performance, Porto coach, Vitor Pereira, has claimed that his side were sloppy and did not achieve what they set out to do in the game.
"We have not achieved what we wanted. We were restless, did things quickly, and did not pass the ball properly. But APOEL aren’t an easy to team to beat. They were well organized, fast and dangerous in attack,” he said.
However the tactician reiterated that they will be looking to bounce back from the draw and exact their revenge when they face APOEL away from home.
"The group is completely open and we are going to win in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Cyprus-c2881 to rectify this result. We weren’t able to play our part properly, but we must also take into account the strength of the adversary,” Vitor Pereira was quoted as saying.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nacional-c39984 on the 23rd of October in the Primeira Liga.
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