Benfica’s coach, Norberto Alves, broke down their big win. “We’re happy, of course. This victory gets us closer to our goal – the final. We played better in the second half, recovering the ball and scoring more. When we’re ahead, it’s natural to relax a bit.”
Alves looks ahead to the next game in Ovar. “We want to wrap up the series quickly, but it won’t be easy. The crowd will be tough, and we need to stay focused to get the win.”
Opponent’s Perspective
Ovarense’s coach, João Silva, acknowledged the tough opponent. “When you lose by over 30 points, there’s not much to say. We have a shorter roster, a tiring season, and injured players. It’s tough. We tried to counter, but Benfica played at a high level, leaving us with few options.”
Silva vows to fight on. “Now we play at home, and we won’t give up easily. This semifinal isn’t over yet.”