Benfica coach: he could have played better in the first half, Pedro Neto is hard to stop 1V1

In the 1/8 final of the Club World Cup, ten players Benfica lost to Chelsea 1-4 and was eliminated. After the game, Benfica coach Bruno Lager accepted an interview with the media.

About the game

"We could have played better in the first half, especially in the offense. But then we believed we could equalize the score. After the break, we became stronger and successfully dragged the game into overtime. In overtime, everything happened to our team. After being sent off, facing a team of this level, the game became very difficult. Under such conditions, the game itself was already very difficult, one less player to play for 30 minutes, making the situation even more complicated."

"We were better performing teams in the first half of overtime, We got four chances in the offense and defense transition, and we had the chance to score at least one goal. But then we were scored by our opponents and the game ended. It was hard to accept."

Entering in the World Cup

" Benfica always had ambitions in all competitions. We successfully qualified as the top group, but everything was possible in the 90-minute game. We had the chance to move forward, but we were facing a very good team, especially the giants with top wingers. I know Pedro Neto very well, and if he gets a 1V1 chance, it will be difficult to stop it."