Torreense assistant coach says Europa League loss to Ferencváros did not reflect performance

Torreense assistant coach Carlos Simões stated that the 4-1 Europa League loss to Ferencváros did not reflect the actual match performance. He spoke to the media following the defeat in Budapest.

Simões claimed that Torreense created more scoring chances than the Hungarian record champions during the game. He suggested that the scoreline was misleading regarding the balance of play.

The assistant coach remarked that observers could hardly distinguish which team was the multi-time champion and which came from the Portuguese second division. He implied that the status of the clubs did not dictate the flow of the match.

Simões noted that Torreense hit the target eight times and had nearly equal possession against Ferencváros. These statistics were presented as evidence of their competitive display.

Torreense had an opportunity to equalize, but their game fell apart after conceding the third goal. The coach indicated that this moment shifted the momentum decisively.

Simões highlighted that Torreense created the most chances in Budapest compared to their previous three Europa League matches. This was seen as a positive sign for the team's attacking output.

The Portuguese assistant coach reminded media that Torreense has five matches remaining in the Europa League. He focused on the future opportunities rather than just the recent result.