Postgame Rections: “Weren’t in the Game Until We Conceded”

Following the match, the team expressed disappointment in their performance during the first half. Waldemar Anton remarked that they weren't even in the game until they conceded the goal. He explained that in the opening period, the team lacked passion and intensity, failing to play the football required to secure a win. Anton conceded that the opposition was the better side up until the four substitutions made, which marked a turning point in the game.

Waldemar Anton defended his team, emphasizing that they were fully aware of their opponents. He stressed that the team didn't play well in the first half, whether with the ball or without it. He also noted that they were always a step too late, lacking physicality and intensity. Anton emphasized that without the necessary intensity, victory was unattainable.

He pointed out that after the goal conceded, the team began to play proper football. However, he lamented that they missed chances to tie the score at 1-1. Anton highlighted that clinical finishing is crucial, particularly in Champions League away games, and that this was another area where the team fell short.