Tiago Margarido highlights Vitória's improvement in the second half against Sporting

Following Vitória SC's 3-2 defeat against Sporting, coach Tiago Margarido assessed his team's display, highlighting a significant improvement in the second half of the match. Despite trailing 3-0 at halftime, the Vitória players showcased a more assertive attitude in the last 45 minutes, nearly managing to secure an equalizer.

Margarido stated that the performance in the second half is what the team should carry forward for the rest of the season, affirming that this is the level they aim to reach in upcoming matches. The coach also noted that the limited time to work with the players has been a challenge, but he is hopeful about the visible progress of the team throughout the game.

João Mendes, a player for Vitória, also emphasized the need to implement the lessons learned in the second half to improve their points tally in the league. The Guimarães team is now looking to recover in the coming matches, focusing on consistency in their performances.