- We started pretty well and controlled the game for about 15 minutes. Besedin created a good chance, but didn’t use it. Then our experienced performers started making mistakes in the midfield and when switching from defense to attack. After the break both sides had scoring opportunities. We lacked the final pass and final shot. Generally, the second half encourages optimism before the return match.
- Did substitutions enforce the team? Are Tsyhankov and Rodrigues ready to play?
- Gerson improved our performance. His physical conditions are okay. Rodrigues is a very good enforcement for our attack. As for Viktor, I guess you saw those two mistakes he usually doesn’t make. But he needs to play to recondition.
- Does the tight schedule influence players’ fitness?
- That’s what our schedule is like. We spend much time on a plane. But the second half demonstrated players are quite fit. We apply some rotation.
- Was it risky to make such early substitutions?
- We aimed to enforce our attack as we wanted to score. Of course it was risky, but we tried to change the situation.
