Nuno Resende: “Sometimes the universe helps us too” – Hockey

After falling on penalties in the semi-final of the Portuguese Cup and in the first match of the play-off semi-final against Oliverense, Benfica finally smiled in the dead-ball tie-break (3-2), a fact highlighted by Nuno Resende, coach of the Eagles. . The Eagles defeated Oliverense on penalties and tied with a draw. The Reds coach said in the “Quick Interview”: “We have lost on penalties for the last three years, except for the Gold Cup. But we are persistent, we keep working and sometimes the world helps us too.”

Regarding the match, which ended in a goalless draw with three goals at the end of extra time, Nuno Resende expressed his regret for the two advantages that his team wasted.

“We have to correct the issue of the two advantages. We had to manage them better. On the last possession, our players have to understand that if it is not possible to put the ball in the half lane, it will be done. It is put in the corner or played out wide, in general.” I think we played a great game.

The match was marked by a shoulder injury to Lucas Ordonez, who left the rink crying. “It’ll probably fix him for the rest of the season. We weren’t happy with the injuries.”