Paulo Bento optimist for the match Portugal vs Bosnia

Paulo Bento stated this Monday at lunchtime, he wishes the national side repeat tomorrow (21:00GMT, at stadium of Light) the good performance accomplished in Bosnia, last Friday.

"We will have to be balanced and not let the opponent think. We also want to take the initiative in the match, as it has been usual.
The fact of not having scored in Bosnia is a risk, but I believe that last match result is better for us than for them. I am convinced that we will be in Euro", he said, in Óbidos.

The coach did not say whether he will repeat the same eleven of Zenica, but anticipated that the tactical strategy will not change.
"However, everything can change during the game depending on what Bosnia also does. And also by the result. If conceding goals, we must go catch up ", admitted, adding that Portugal is also prepared for the probability of penalties, in case of tie at end of the game.

With regard to his future, said he was not concerned about. "I do not lose any sleep over. If anyone shall be pressured tomorrow is me and not the players.
We started our functions with the clearance taking place, we knew of the risk.
But if things go wrong I'll be with the more peaceful consciousness of the World. I'll still married and with two daughters, and the Portuguese Football Federation will not ceases to exist", he joked.

Beto, injured, will not be option for the decisive game in the Light; than the coach will have only the goalkeepers Rui Patricio and Eduardo.

The group trained last morning in Obidos, but behind closed doors.
In the afternoon, the delegation headed to Oeiras, where will remain in an hotel unit until the time of the game.