Rui Borges, coach of Sporting, reacted to the victory of the lions (0-2) in front of Casa Pia, in statements to Sport TV, after the end of the meeting of the tenth day of the I League.
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30/10/2026
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Analysis of the meeting: “We could have made more goals and left the game more to our side. We didn't do 2-0 so soon and that always leaves the opponent with hope. I do not agree that we have ended our suffering, the Pia House did not cause any danger, it just left us in a few moments in a low block. We were always compact and we were very competent. We had some opportunities to do the 2-0 earlier and that always leaves the opponent hope, but we did very well.”
Anxiety was not present: “As for anxiety, it depends on how we see things. We lowered the block a bit, but I didn’t feel the team anxious at any time.”
Double Altimeira-Silas: “Football is like that, everyone makes their own team. Doumbia was good at double pivot and now he's not. Silas was very important even in the ball business. Remember that FC Porto won here with a penalt and two stops. So we knew it was also a situation we had to worry about.”
Focus on Champions: “I’m not worried about any of this. I am focused on Shakthar.”