JOSÉ PEDRO's Vitória returned to command of Series D of the Portuguese Championship after beating Real SC 2-0 and benefiting from Moncarapachense's 2-0 defeat at Fabril do Barreiro. In a game counting for the 15th round, the sadinos were stronger and gained an advantage after 10 minutes through a penalty converted by Heliardo. The scoring started again in the 71st minute thanks to a goal from Joel Monteiro. The team led by JOSÉ PEDRO now has a point advantage over Moncarapachense, interestingly the two teams face each other this Sunday (3pm) in the Algarve.
- After two consecutive defeats, Vitória returned to its triumphs and leadership of the competition. How did the game with Real SC go?
- Very good! We started the game very strong with several occasions throughout the match, dominating with the ball and balanced without it, very happy to get back to winning ways.
- Did the team blame you for consecutive defeats?
- On the contrary, the team from the opening whistle gave a very positive response to what we needed, hence the excellent game we played.
- Does this victory show that the team is on the right track, towards the promotion phase?
- Well, it has been and will continue to be a long journey in which we have to be at our best level, to also respond in the best way to the demands of this championship.
- Does being in leadership give additional motivation?
- We logically prefer leadership, but it is essential to know that the most important thing is to move on to the second phase, because then all the teams will start from scratch.
- Support from Vitória fans remains high?
- Clear!!!! I think that the fans play a preponderant role and have helped us a lot throughout the season. We play for them too. They are essential!
- A very attractive Moncarapachense-Vitória game is coming. Lots of excitement in sight?
- Naturally yes. Game between the top two teams, we will prepare in the best way possible and on Sunday we will be the best team with the aim of achieving another victory.
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