Since the time of assuming control over the reigns from V.kanan, Jorg Steinebrunner has stunningly lifted Geylang International as far as both execution and results as his side went on a seven-game unbeaten streak.
In any case, the Eagles' late 4-2 defeat by Albirex Niigata (S) has put a stop to that as Steinebrunner endured his first annihilation as Geylang coach.
However, that lost did not appear to bother the German gaffer as he pondered over what he thought was a great execution from his squad.
Steinebrunner said, “The lost would have still come one day, and that day is today.”
“I rather we concede four goals in one game than lose 1-0 for four games.”
“We were unfortunate to go down 1-0 because we gave the ball away cheaply but we went on to apply pressure and came back, thanks to Fabian who would have scored the goal of the year.”
The previous S. League guard was frustrated his group neglected to clutch their lead, and rather yielded to the Japanese side in a baffling way.
“The lead we had was deserved but the second goal we conceded could have been avoided because no one picked out the centre-back who made a long run to equalise.”
“What disappoints me is the fact that we had a helping hand in those four goals we conceded.”
“Defending is not just done by two or three players, it is done by the whole team. Earlier, we were not ruthless in defending,” Steinebrunner added.
Albirex coach Tatsuyuki Okuyama was justifiably content with his group's execution, as they picked up their second win in three matches.
Tatsuyuki said, “I am very satisfied with the result. Few of my players did not play well in the first half, that’s why we lost the ball unnecessarily.”
“I told them at half-time to improve and our midfield got better in the second half.”
Tremendously fulfilled by what he saw, the coach said that this match was a genuine impression of his side's capacity.
“The whole game showed our style and how we desire to play, so there is nothing else I could ask for.”
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