Farioli highlights the controversy of the refereeing in Braga and points out a “notable fact.”

In the aftermath of the thrilling match between Braga and FC Porto, which ended with the dragons winning 2-1, coach Francesco Farioli did not hold back in analyzing his team’s performance and the controversial moments that marked the encounter. The coach made a pointed statement about the significance of this victory, which could be a crucial step in the title race in the I Liga.

Farioli emphasized that “it is noteworthy that among the top three, we are the only ones who have beaten Braga twice.” Acknowledging the quality of the opponent, the coach reiterated his respect for Braga, stating that “they play very well.” However, he made it clear that the victory is extremely important, especially considering the challenges ahead. “I just spoke about the fact that from the next game we will have an opponent [Famalicão] in very good form. We have faced them twice and it has always been complicated. April will be a very difficult month,” he warned.

The match was not without controversy, with Farioli highlighting moments that raised questions about the refereeing. For him, “there were more than one situation” to be analyzed, specifically referring to a clear touch by Gabri Veiga and a potential red card for Niakaté after contact with Deniz Gul. “Having one more player at that moment would have been a great advantage, and we did not have it,” lamented the coach, underscoring that “the penalty situation is more or less.” Farioli praised his team’s ability to cope with adversities, highlighting the collective spirit and resilience demonstrated throughout the game.

The victory was even more significant, given that the team now faces a break for international selections. Farioli expressed his satisfaction at achieving a positive result before this break: “It’s always good, especially when you have two weeks off, to have the opportunity to work with these feelings.” However, he warned of the need for continuity in their work: “Today’s celebration is a mix of all the good things from this month, but in reality, we haven’t done anything yet.”

The coach did not get carried away by euphoria and reiterated the importance of staying focused on what lies ahead. “We are in a good position in three competitions, but in the last two months, there is a lot to be done. Here, the steering wheel is ‘game by game’ and ‘work, work, work,'” Farioli concluded.

With a firm and determined stance, the FC Porto coach promises that his team will be ready for the upcoming challenges, demonstrating an unwavering ambition in the race for the I Liga title. The question that remains is: will FC Porto be able to maintain this momentum and secure the championship? The answer, undoubtedly, will come in the coming weeks.