Stalemate satisfies Duarte and Nuccorini
Friday, November 16, 2007
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Orlando Duarte admitted "avoiding defeat is always a good result" after Portugal drew 0-0 with Italy, whose coach Alessandro Nuccorini echoed his counterpart.
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Portugal coach Orlando Duarte was satisfied to have avoided defeat in the first match of the UEFA European Futsal Championship as the hosts were held to a goalless draw by Italy. Azzurri chief Alessandro Nuccorini echoed Duarte's thoughts of emerging from the opener unscathed and is looking forward to the return of his injured players for their next Group A games.
Orlando Duarte, Portugal coach
Alessandro Nuccorini, Italy coach