
Porto Player: We Lacked Enthusiasm Against Inter Miami, and We Must Win Against Al Ahly
Ivan Marcano, defender of the Portuguese team Porto, expressed his sadness after the loss to Inter Miami with a score of 2-1 in the second round of the group stage of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
Marcano stated in his remarks: "In the first half, we had many opportunities to score more goals, but we were unable to capitalize on them. The start of the second half was not good, as we lacked the enthusiasm and focus required."
The Spanish player continued his talk, confirming the difficult situation of the team in the group after this loss: "Our position has become extremely difficult now, and it is no longer in our hands. We knew that this match would be crucial for continuing our journey in the tournament."
Marcano concluded his statements by emphasizing the importance of the upcoming match against Al Ahly: "We now need to focus on the last match against Al Ahly, and we will try to achieve victory to keep our hopes of qualification alive."
Marcano stated in his remarks: "In the first half, we had many opportunities to score more goals, but we were unable to capitalize on them. The start of the second half was not good, as we lacked the enthusiasm and focus required."
The Spanish player continued his talk, confirming the difficult situation of the team in the group after this loss: "Our position has become extremely difficult now, and it is no longer in our hands. We knew that this match would be crucial for continuing our journey in the tournament."
Marcano concluded his statements by emphasizing the importance of the upcoming match against Al Ahly: "We now need to focus on the last match against Al Ahly, and we will try to achieve victory to keep our hopes of qualification alive."