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"It was not the result we wanted, but the World Cup is not over yet," Silva said after losing 0-1 to the Netherlands on July 23. "We have to play to our strengths, because we have two games left and we want to win."

Regarding the progress of the match at Forsyth Barr Stadium (Dunedin), Silva admitted that Portugal was inferior to the defending runner-up, considering the Netherlands as one of the best teams in the world and a bright candidate for the championship this year. However, Silva also believes that she and her teammates showed quality in the second half and should have scored.

Another Portugal international, Kika Nazareth, thinks the minimal loss to the Netherlands is not a bad result. She insisted on Portugal playing the 2023 World Cup debut, while the Netherlands has more experience. "The goal comes from a set piece and the difference comes from the details," said Nazareth. "They didn't pose too much danger. This match was very even."

This match, Portugal only launched two shots - one-sixth of the Dutch, and did not concede any corners. Right in the 13th minute, they were conceded, from defender Van der Gragt's header. If the Dutch strikers are sharper, Portugal can lose more heavily.

However, coach Francisco Neto still has reason to be satisfied. "I don't feel worried about my players. I'm proud of them, of what they did in the first game of a World Cup," he said, emphasizing that Portugal still has two matches left to maintain hope, believing that the home team will play better if they score and whether or not they go through is entirely up to themselves, not the opponent.