“Before they managed to score, we had two excellent opportunities to put the ball in the net. We needed to be more precise; last year we were, but today we fell short.
“We had great chances—especially in the second half, which was crucial. We didn’t capitalize on our opportunities, while they took advantage of theirs. Despite the loss, I am generally proud of our performance.
“Today’s defeat was tough, but we competed strongly and felt good about the chances we created. Some players need to improve physically and align better with our tactical approach.”