In a fierce duel in the 2nd round of the UEFA Nations League group stage, Portugal came back to beat Scotland 2-1 with a great performance in the second half. After the match, Portuguese striker Diogo Jota was interviewed by Sport TV to share his thoughts and feelings about the match.
Wakata began by acknowledging the threat of the Scottish team, particularly their ability to score from set-pieces. He confessed, "We knew what the game would be like because Scotland have the ability to score from set pieces. We were below par in the first half, but we were not discouraged by it." He emphasized on the positive adjustments made by the team after the break and it was these changes that helped the team score and turn the game around in the second half.
Speaking about his team's comeback, Wakita spoke highly of the goalkeeper's outstanding performance, "We played well after the break and scored, then the goalkeeper did a great job as well and his saves helped us keep the lead. The last-minute goal was fair enough and was the result of a great team effort." His words revealed his trust and gratitude to his teammates and his appreciation for the hard-earned victory.
Speaking about the team's attacking style, Wakita said, "Today we used a more mobile attacking style, but with the same principles as during the Europa League. We always believe in the power of the team and create chances through constant running and passing." He emphasized that although there were difficulties during the match, the team was ready and managed to overcome these challenges.
Finally, Wakita emphasized the team's goals and beliefs, "We all want to score goals, but the most important thing is to win. This game has strengthened our confidence in our ability to achieve better results in the upcoming matches." His statement was full of expectation and confidence in the team's future and inspired every Portuguese fan to continue supporting their national team.
