The flight to Madeira carries more than just Sporting’s women’s football team tomorrow. It carries the weight of expectation. Coach Micael Sequeira knows this well. He sees a potential trap waiting in the 11 am match against Marítimo.
The memory of a dominant 3-0 win against Rosengard is fresh in his mind. But so is the sting of a 1-1 draw against V. Guimarães. That draw cost Sporting two crucial points. Sequeira believes complacency is a silent enemy. He insists his team must play with the same fire they showed in their big win. Anything less risks repeating past mistakes.
He doesn’t dwell on the opponent, Marítimo. His focus is purely inward. “We need to be at our very best,” Sequeira stated. “That means full concentration on what we must do.” The message is clear: personal performance drives team success.
Sporting faces a demanding stretch of games. Many might see this as a burden. But Sequeira sees opportunity in the packed schedule. “More games only help us,” he explained. “This is exactly what Sporting should be aiming for.” It shows a coach who thrives on challenge. He expects his team to do the same.