Matine gave a detailed analysis of his team's performance during the match, emphasizing the importance of the Mambas' motto, "If you can't win, you can't lose," stating that the draw was a good start. However, he expressed dissatisfaction with not achieving the victory, which was the team's objective. The coach congratulated the players for successfully interpreting the game plan, especially considering the difficult opening phase of the match.
In the first 15 to 20 minutes, the Mambas struggled to organize themselves and play with confidence and assurance. Matine acknowledged that the team started poorly at the beginning, but managed to gradually reorganize. After some strategic changes, especially in the second half, the team appeared more compact, leaving no room for the opponent.
One of the crucial changes was the introduction of Chandinho, a technically advanced young player who helped invert the midfield triangle and increase the Mambas' possession. This change allowed the team to execute defense-to-attack transitions more quickly, with Dário being a key player in these maneuvers.
Matine noted that South Africa dominated the first half of the match, but the Mozambican players managed to adjust their strategy and level the playing field in the second half. "It's a result that fully reflects what happened," said the coach, reinforcing the idea that the draw was a fair reflection of both teams' performances.
