We lost concentration after the goal: Punjab FC’s Panagiotis Dilmperis after loss against FC Goa

Punjab FC head coach Panagiotis Dilmperis admitted they lost their concentration after scoring the opening goal against FC Goa in the Indian Super League at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa on Wednesday.

Asmir Suljić scored the opening goal for the Shers in the 13th minute but Dilmperis reckons they played complicately after taking the lead.

Soon after, Armando Sadiku continued his rich form to find the equalizer for the Gaurs. After the first half, Iker Guarrotxena scored the winning goal for the home team.

The visitors dominated the possession with 62.2% but could only take two shots on target whereas the home team took eight shots on target despite less possession.

“We started the game great; I think in the first 25 minutes there was only one team in the field. A lot of possession, simple things. The way we train and then suddenly after the goal looks like we lost concentration,” Dilmperis said in the post-match press conference.

“We start playing more complicated without discipline. We thought that we would change everything during the half, and then individual mistakes cost us the second goal,” he added.

The gaffer reckons a draw would have been a fair result for them against the Gaurs.

“Suppose that during the game, FC Goa, since they have only three days, the tie or if we were winning it would be good for us, but this is football,” the Punjab FC head coach stated.

“Suddenly FC Goa were able to stand back without a lot of running, without pressure, and we were the team that had to run. We risked it,” he further added.

Meanwhile, Sandesh Jhingan and Odei Onaindia were brilliant for FC Goa in the defensive line.

“It was not orthologic. The way we try to play with long balls, (with) two strikers, without (a) winger. Some ideas because we saw that FC Goa’s two lines of defense were working properly and were trying to surprise them,” he stated.

“Nothing major, but I think that only the last chance with (Mushaga) Bakenga, if he was scoring, that would be great. I think that the result of this game, the right one, is a tie, but this is football,” he signed off.

Punjab FC will next take on NorthEast United FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi on 23rd November.

About the Author


Written by DafaNews

DafaNews brings you the most highlighted news in the world of Sports. It serves you up-to-date matches, scores, live streams, fantasy games and quizzes. Our news covers India's prestigious leagues and events – Premier League, Pro Kabbadi League, Cricket World Cup and many more. Follow DafaNews on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,Telegram and Youtube for more updates.

Related Post
Share
Published by
DafaNews

Recent Posts

Mavericks pick Cooper Flagg at No. 1 in 2025 NBA draft

Dallas Mavericks have bagged the services of forward Cooper Flagg with the first pick of… Read More

June 27, 2025

Nick Kyrgios predicts Carlos Alcaraz to have better career than Jannik Sinner

Nick Kyrgios has predicted that Carlos Alcaraz will have a better career than Jannik Sinner.… Read More

June 27, 2025

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City played like a good team after a long time

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola noted that his side played like a good team after… Read More

June 27, 2025

Aakash Chopra opens up on Jofra Archer’s return, says fast bowler can be a game-changer ahead of 2nd Test against India

Former Indian Test opener Aakash Chopra has noted that while Jofra Archer has been added… Read More

June 27, 2025

Michael Vaughan lauds Rishabh Pant, says there is a lot of science in his madness

Former England captain Michael Vaughan showered praise on Rishabh Pant after the opening Test match… Read More

June 27, 2025

Ajinkya Rahane picks India’s two best hundreds from ENG vs IND 2025 1st Test

Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane picked KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant’s centuries in the second innings… Read More

June 27, 2025