Portuguese-Canadian central defender Stephen Vitoria, the author of Chávez’s winning goal at the Nacional stadium against Casa Pia (2: 1), in the game of the 13th round of the League, in which he converted the decisive penalty with a score of 90 + 1. ‘, who brought victory to Tras os Montes, lived this Sunday a special day and with double happiness, thanks to a call from Canada’s coach John Herdman of the country team that will take part in the World Cup in Qatar, where midfielder Steven Eustaquio (FC Harbour).
“The call to play with Canada at the World Cup is a fantastic moment. But I want to make it clear that this is not only mine. If not for the quality of this working group [do Chaves] daily, none of this would be possible. I share with many! I’m happy, it’s a huge happiness inside of me,” Stephen Vitoria said after the match in a statement to Sport TV.
“From now on, the word is for my family, at home. my son’s birthday is tomorrow [hoje] and there will be no father [tem de viajar para se juntar aos convocados do Canadá]🇧🇷 But this little gift is for him, for my daughter Naomi, for my wife Marilyn. Congratulations at home. I am happy that I will get to the World Cup with three very tasty points,” added the player, who moved to Porto in the 2005/06 season and represented Turisense, Olhanense, Covilhã, Estoril in Portugal, “ Benfica and Moreirense in front of Tras os Montes. .
“Is it almost a career award? I think so. But not only me, only I had none of this. But at the age of 35, when I can experience such a moment, it is a joy that overwhelms me. I have almost no time to pack my bags. And good luck to Portugal too [no Mundial do Catar]”, — emphasized those who celebrated this day twice as much.
As for the game, more happiness for Steven. “We have added three very important points with a special flavor of having come against a team that has a great championship, but we know how important it is to go to that stop after a win. Change everything. This is the path we want to take. The team fought very well, knew how to stay in the game and suffer when necessary, and the victory was good for us, ”he said.
“We always thought it was possible, but the secret was the work of weeks. The game doesn’t end at 75, it’s a well-deserved reward for our work and the quality of the team: we always tried to impose our game and won an important victory against a good team. We are on the right track,” said the Canadian international (three goals in 34 games for Canada), already rushing to pack his bags and join his compatriots on Monday at the World Cup in Qatar.
