César Peixoto criticizes the injustice of football after bitter defeat.

Gil Vicente faced a challenging Benfica in the last round of the league, resulting in a 1-2 defeat. After the final whistle, César Peixoto, the team’s coach, did not hesitate to express his indignation over the injustice of the result, highlighting the remarkable performance of his players.

“Football was not fair to us,” Peixoto stated in comments to Sport TV, emphasizing his team’s ability to compete on equal terms with one of the giants of Portuguese football. He praised the balance of the game, where, according to him, a draw would have been the fairest outcome. “I think it was a very balanced game, a good game. We showed once again our ability to organize, the quality we have on the ball, and the eye-to-eye confrontation with the opponent. There is pride in what we are doing,” said the coach, conveying the confidence he feels in his team.

Peixoto did not shy away from discussing the difference in the result, acknowledging that the effectiveness of Benfica was the decisive factor. “Benfica was more effective than us. We had roughly the same number of shots. The game was very balanced. Congratulations to Benfica,” he admitted. His honest analysis reflects a deep understanding of the game, but also an unwavering determination to keep fighting.

When asked whether the defeat could weigh on his players in the final rounds of the league, Peixoto was clear: “No weight. We live very well with what we are doing. We have immense pride in the capabilities of this group,” he stated, reinforcing the positive mentality he intends to maintain within the squad. “We take it game by game, looking eye to eye against whoever it is. In the end, we will do the math,” he added.

The coach also reflected on his journey at the club, recalling that a year ago, the situation was very different, with Gil Vicente fighting to avoid relegation. “No one imagined that at this stage we would be playing the football we are playing, going eye to eye against whoever it is,” Peixoto emphasized, expressing pride in the team’s evolution.

Regarding the future, Peixoto expressed confidence in his approach. “We take it game by game, without any worries. We won’t win every game, but the truth is we will always look to win,” he concluded, emphasizing the importance of the competitive mindset he wants to instill in his players.

César Peixoto continues to be a central figure in the Gil Vicente project, promising to fight with every fiber of his being to take the team to new heights in the league. With a clear philosophy and a motivated squad, Gil Vicente is far from giving up this season, and fans can expect more surprises in the upcoming matches.