Estoril secured a commanding 4-0 away victory, spearheaded by striker Begraoui’s hat-trick, in a performance the player insisted demonstrated the team’s quality well before their opponent received an early red card.
Begraoui scored three goals as Estoril dominated Rio Ave, clinching a decisive win on the road. The result was a significant boost for Estoril in the league standings.
The match saw Rio Ave reduced to ten men in the 21st minute following a red card. However, Begraoui, who is Franco-Moroccan, stated that his team was already performing strongly before the numerical advantage.
“I am very happy with this victory, for the team. It was a great game,” Begraoui told Sport TV in Portuguese after the match. “Even before the red card, we were already doing well, and then we had the quality to score and keep our goal at zero.”
He expressed satisfaction with the team’s overall effort and their ability to secure a clean sheet.
Begraoui also touched on the team’s ambitions for the season. “We want to be higher in the standings,” he affirmed.
“We have the quality to grow and achieve more victories,” he added, emphasizing the team’s potential. He concluded by stating, “We will work every day to get higher.”
The striker also acknowledged the support, thanking the fans.