Vieirania: “To concentrate to get the job done – The matches against the Scots are difficult”

PAOK is feverishly preparing for the upcoming home match against Aberdeen in the 4th matchday of the Conference League groups, where with a victory they will embrace the qualification for the institution’s playoffs.

Ahead of this difficult match, Adelino Vieirania spoke to Meso de Scotland, regarding the specific match, underlining that victory for the “two-headed team of the north” is a one-way street, while underlining that this specific game has nothing to do with the previous one.

Among other things, the captain of PAOK highlighted the difficulty of the matches with the Scottish teams, while making it clear that for his team to achieve the big goal, 100% concentration is required.

Adelino Vieirania’s statements in detail:

“I know in Aberdeen they were unhappy because of how the game went, but the celebrations were normal, we didn’t provoke. To come back and score three goals like that is not easy. There was a lot of emotion. We weren’t trying to provoke anyone. It was the thrill of scoring so late in the game. Our emotions all poured out spontaneously. We were fighting and we wanted three points. I know the way we won is not the best way for Aberdeen to lose, but that’s football.”

For the victory in the first match and for the overthrow of PAOK: “We were pleased with the result. We gave everything and fought for every ball. PAOK will fight until the end in all matches against every opponent. It was a hard-fought game in Aberdeen and I expect it to be the same again in Tuba.”

On how he and his teammates are waiting for Thursday’s game: “For sure, we don’t expect an easy game. I know we also beat Hearts, but it’s difficult against Scottish teams. To tell you the truth, I was hoping we wouldn’t play another Scottish team! It’s difficult to play against these teams.”

On the common elements that PAOK and Aberdeen have in their game and on what his team should pay attention to: “This is the image of both PAOK and Aberdeen. They are two teams that give everything and we fight for every ball. We have done 3/3 so we have a slight advantage over the other teams but we have to concentrate to get the job done. We did it in Aberdeen and this will be needed again. We know they have strength and they punished us for two moments when we lost our concentration, but we fight until the end in every match.”

Regarding the presence of PAOK fans in Scotland and that of Aberdeen fans in Toumba: “I hope a lot of Aberdeen fans will be here because it will be a great atmosphere, just like in Scotland a few weeks ago. You saw our fans at Pittontree and what an atmosphere they create. I hope it’s a similar story in Greece as it would be great to have a full stadium. And the weather will definitely… be better!’