Paiva celebrates Bahia’s classification, but criticizes ‘locked’ game

Renato Paivacoach of bahiawas candid about ranking in the Brazil’s Cup over the saints, last Wednesday, the 31st. After a draw at Vila Belmiro, as well as at Arena Fonte Nova, the teams decided who would get the spot for the quarterfinals in penalty kicks; thus, Tricolor advanced with 4 to 3.

“O saints was a worthy loser in the round. They did a good job. Then, with the two games, I think we are the fair classified ones “analyzed Paiva. “Today we didn’t have a great game, it was a closed game, perhaps because of the teams’ fear of playing a decision. Finally, we value the efforts of our players”.

The commander added: “Everything happened in the game, forced substitutions, the goal almost at the end, after losing chances to close the game. It would be a gigantic cruelty if they didn’t pass the round.”. In addition, Paiva detailed the influence of the emotional factor throughout the match. It is worth noting that the bahia it has been six games without a win, although it managed to qualify with a tie.

“Also a bit of the ghosts of the last games. Games we went well and we didn’t score goals. This also weighs on the players emotionally.”he explained. “Even though we didn’t play well in the first half, the best opportunities were ours. In the second half, even in our goal, the Ademir still lost before with the open goal. Anxiety is normal. Today it increased because it was a knockout game. It weighs a little, but in the end everything went well.”

When asked if the result helps to give confidence in the Brazilianthe technician nodded: “Collectively, the team is showing its face, it is growing. It is important, even without playing well, to win. I understand the anxiety of the players. Against the International, when they score the first goal, I look at my team and see them with that ‘again’ face. Anxiety is fought with work and with the help of the results, there is no other way to do it”.