“Moreirense Crowned Champions of Liga 2: Paulo Alves Reflects on Historic Season”

Moreirense, champions of Liga 2, already promoted to Liga, closed the championship with a spectacular 6-4 triumph over Covilhã, in front of their fans, leaving coach Paulo Alves, architect of the canons’ excellent campaign, in natural ecstasy .

«It was important to close the season with a victory because the fans helped us a lot, they were the real spring of this excellent campaign at all levels», began by highlighting the coach.

«It has been difficult to concentrate the players on their tasks, we allow some situations, it is not pleasant to concede four goals, but the team never let the result be in question. We didn’t chase records, but we knew that if we achieved them, success would arrive», praised Paulo Alves, continuing: «It was a beautiful story, with many victories. I’m proud of all this, the team understood the idea. When a coach sees that his idea is developed on the field, there is no greater pride. This story is fantastic, it remains one of the most beautiful pages of my career as a coach and sportsman.»

By way of farewell, pointing to other flights, Paulo Alves added: «I carry an extraordinary story, of the interaction of the team, of which I am a part, with its supporters. When all these victories happen, these links are created. I have always conveyed this message, it is the obligation of technical teams and players to meet what the public wants.”

The coach highlighted: «I had never represented Moreirense, but I’ve been playing football for many years and you can see what people feel and like. We always wanted to show an attitude and willingness to win, never give up. People realize when that happens, leaving this immense happiness of the feeling of duty done at all levels. We had an extraordinary, disciplined group, which was not at all easy to manage because it was homogeneous. Everyone expected to play, but choices had to be made. The players always put the team above everything else, so everyone had the prize of being champions. The team never lost its identity, everyone was part of the process when it was necessary to make changes.”