João Henriques, coach of AVS, speaking after the 3-2 defeat against Sporting, in the quarterfinals match of the Portuguese Cup: Analysis of the defeat against Sporting «It is a tremendous pride to see these players, for what they have been through this season, since I arrived I have seen quality players, the table does not correspond to the real value of the players who are here. We managed to improve what we have done and the ideas we have given to the players. It is a supportive and organized team. He made 11 shots here and framed them, he knew how to defend and come out in transition and in difficulties against Sporting when the game was asking for it. It was a very aggressive team offensively. Almost everything went perfectly, all that was left to do was eliminate Sporting.” Blow to the stomach after elimination from the Cup? «This transition to the semi-finals could have a bittersweet taste too, there were two more games with FC Porto. In one game everything is possible, two games were more difficult. We never go into a game to lose, but if we look at the 90 minutes. In the 90 minutes we were very competent, a point in the championship was more useful for us than extra time. By playing like this, we will accumulate a lot of points until the end of the season. Since I arrived we've managed to get two points from six games, but we're looking for much more. Now the squad is balanced, with two players per position. The reinforcements come to help a lot, they bring the absence of the negative weight of defeats. They weren't here. These five players will be very important. They come light. They know that bad times and good times don't last forever. We are closer to winning the game and it will happen, it is unprecedented what will happen. From now on, things will naturally happen differently.”