Fabio: We played very well before the red card, and we were full of confidence in the finals

Hupu, August 21st, Beijing Guoan swept Yunnan Yukun at home in the FA Cup semi-finals last night, and Fabio scored his first record for Guoan. After the game, he expressed his determination to the finals in an exclusive interview with Sports Weekly.

Sports: How to evaluate the process of this game, the score seems to be a bit big...

Fabio: We are very well prepared, we know that this is a round of games, and we don't want to be eliminated. There are always wins and losses in football, but this semi-final is at our team’s home court, and we don’t want to bring too many regrets to home. So, everyone gave almost everything on the field, everyone was very well prepared, and then the scenes you saw happened.

Sports: Many people think that the red card of Yunnan Yukun team in the first half was a turning point in the game, which led to the emergence of such a large score. How do you understand this?

Fabio: The truth is that there is a red card, but before the red card appears, we played very well on the court. So, say whatever someone wants. The 7-0 result is there. I want to emphasize that the Yunnan team's defense line was sent off, but the Guoan team's back line was not in charge. Of course, we will not be too concerned about these topics now. This is football, this is life.

Sports: The competition process is so smooth, is it the same as you imagined?

Fabio: In fact, it's not. We all know that it's a tough game, so everyone is ready, everyone has a strong sense of hunger, and everyone wants to win. If we don't play well, no one will be happy. But now we are all very happy because we have reached the finals.

Sports: Many people think that the first goal is very important to this game. Do you agree with this?

Fabio: The first goal is indeed important because it gives the team and the players more confidence. Then after the first goal, Yunnan team got the red card. Since then, we played better and better on the court. Everyone has been in good shape. Everyone always wants to score goals and strive for more and more goals. I am very happy with the final result of the game.

Sports: Last night, have you watched another FA Cup semi-finals, Chengdu Rongcheng played against Henan team, how do you view the promotion of Henan team?

Fabio: I have watched another game, but now, I know that Guoan has also entered the finals. In fact, no matter whether I meet Chengdu or Henan, I don’t care too much. I only know that Guoan will win today and enter the finals. This is the most important thing.

Sports: Then are you confident of winning the FA Cup?

Fabio (laughs): I am always full of confidence. Please look at my expression, it means everything...