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Mundial2022: coach wants first victory against Libya

The national coach, Pedro Gonçalves, said that he wants to beat Libya this Tuesday, in a game of the second round of group F, qualifying for the final phase of the 2022 World Cup, in Qatar.

: Federação Angolana de Futebol
Federação Angolana de Futebol  

At a press conference, the Portuguese coach said he believes in the potential of the Angolan team, which, he guarantees, will enter the galvanized field, looking for the sum of the first points.

"For all that we have worked so far, and with a cohesive group, we can only believe in a positive result at home, as the great delivery on the part of the players and the desire to build the best results, allow us to face the challenge with great hope . We have the will and ability to fight," said the Portuguese coach.

In turn, the former Sporting de Braga defender Núrio Fortuna also reaffirmed the group's desire to add the first three points.

"The group is very experienced and nothing shakes the group. We also have players who evolve in the diaspora. We know Libya very well. We've even seen the video. We're confident for tomorrow's game [Tuesday]" guaranteed the Angolan defense.

1º de Agosto midfielder Mário Barbúdia said that the fact that the Angolan team plays at home could be decisive for the triumph they aim for.

The team performed, this Monday in Luanda, the last training session aiming at the match, after defeat in the first round against Egypt, by 0-1.

The Libyan counterpart, in turn, recognized the grass at the 11 de Novembro stadium, in Luanda, the scene of this Tuesday's clash, scheduled for 20:00.

Angola returns to play on 6 October against Gabon, for the third round.

Group F is led by Egypt, with four points, as a result of Sunday's 1-1 draw against Gabon, who occupy third place, with one point. Libya is ranked second, with three points, while Angola is ranked last without any points.

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