Merlim happy with Sporting CP's guaranteed Elite Round place

Alex Merlim was the voice chosen to represent Sporting CP after Thursday's UEFA Futsal Cup Main Round win against FP Halle-Gooik and the securing of a place in the Elite Round.

"The lads deserve a pat on the back for how we played, but first place isn't guaranteed yet. Saturday will be decisive", said Merlin in an interview with Sporting TV, adding: "It is always nice to score, but the more important thing is to win. It will be a hard match against Real Rieti, but we came here to get three wins and to go through in first."