Custódio Castro, Alverca coach, speaking at the press conference after the draw with Estrela (1-1), counting for the 20th round of the League. The team did everything to win «We tried to play, we tried to free ourselves from being a game that at certain moments seemed tied up. With one or two very good scoring opportunities. Now, it is very important that this identity is consistent. We also know that it is not easy. We know everything that is happening. And I think that, regardless of everything, fans today identify with teamwork. I think we did everything to win. As I said, a game that, at a certain point, seems tied up. It's normal. Teams fighting for the objective, for maintenance, point by point. Everything counts. Just as we respect Estrela, we feel the respect that Estrela had. It's not easy, we are not alone. We are against a good team, which is characterized by this part of fighting and intensity. We knew it was going to be a difficult game.” Phone rang for many players «Fortunately, I was also a football player and I know how to live these months of January, especially the January market. Hard to see the phone ring. I know that many Alverca players' phones rang. Many indeed, more than people can imagine. But it's natural. The main objective, and I repeat this because it is very important that this purpose does not leave our minds, is maintenance. And then, value assets. That’s our job.” January reinforcements «We found a good solution, which is Spencer, to compete with Nabil in the position. Fabrício, we needed someone fast, vertical, who could attack from deep. Then, we reinforced with Vasco, who is a player I know well. And Mathis, who was at Bochum but wasn't much of an option. Of course, the January market is very specific in what is often this type of signing. It means increasing the options available to the coach and the team. Increase competitiveness and quality in training and in the game.”
