Santa Clara player Sidney Lima voiced frustration over his team’s 1-0 defeat to Gil Vicente, contending that a strong performance was undermined by misfortune.
Lima praised his team for effectively “pushing Gil Vicente against the ropes” despite conceding the lone goal early in the match.
Gil Vicente scored the decisive goal in the 10th minute through Pablo. Lima lamented that his side could not overturn the result, feeling “football is unfair” and that they “lacked the little star” or luck.
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The Santa Clara midfielder asserted that his team successfully took possession from Gil Vicente, something “few have done” against them.
Lima acknowledged Gil Vicente as a strong opponent, noting their quality was also evident in a prior match at Estádio da Luz.
He added that Santa Clara responded clearly to their coach’s message, demonstrating their ability to endure difficult situations, though no team wants to fall behind.
Ultimately, Lima offered congratulations to Gil Vicente, accepting the outcome despite his team’s efforts.