Portugal’s coach Roberto Martinez commented on the success against Croatia: “Difficult match? I agree, but satisfied. The first half was brilliant, what we did with the ball opened up Croatia who always had a five-man line. We had attacking schemes executed very well. Conceding the goal leaves the team with the feeling of having to maintain the result.
The answer was that we gave the ball to Croatia, but we defended very well. No brilliant game, but we showed the quality and the attitude, the concentration and the work in keeping the goal safe, with and without the ball.
Strategy? I think the strategy of the match… it was important that Croatia had a lot of players in midfield, but it is difficult to score decisive actions and Dalot did it very well. The entry of João Neves gave strength to the team. the midfield It is important to show the options”.