Munoz praises JDT spirit despite missed chances in Buriram draw
JOHOR BARU: Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) head coach Xisco Munoz stood by his players' performance, despite appearing disappointed at failing to secure three points in their AFC Champions League Elite (ACLE) East Zone opener, which ended in a 1-1 draw against Buriram United.
Johor Darul Ta zim (JDT) head coach Xisco Munoz defended his team's performance despite their 1-1 draw against Buriram United in their AFC Champions League Elite (ACLE) East Zone opener. Munoz praised the Southern Tigers' high energy and dominance, as well as the numerous chances they created, but lamented their inability to capitalize on these opportunities.
He highlighted the importance of converting chances in elite competitions where second chances are scarce. The coach also addressed the disallowed goal by Oscar Arribas and Bergson da Silva's missed penalty, attributing such errors to the unpredictability of the game. Munoz expressed disappointment with Buriram's frequent time-wasting tactics, which disrupt the flow of the match and harm the viewing experience for fans.
He further criticized the referee's disallowing of Arribas' goal, stating that there was no foul, and praised Arribas for scoring the equalizer in the 26th minute, though it was not enough to secure a win. Both teams played with 10 men each after Buriram's Kenny Dougall and JDT's Eddy Israfilov received red cards.
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