“The result didn’t satisfy us because we played very well, especially in the first half—it was quality and exemplary football. Our team’s actions were clear and visible. You could say we had the advantage, and it translated into a beautiful goal.
In the second half, it was probably a mental issue. We were winning, and the pressure of the result got to us. The opponent wanted to please their fans, who gave great support. With good wide players who can take on defenders one-on-one, and the substitutes who added energy in those areas, they increased the pressure. That’s why we couldn’t hold on.
This isn’t the first time we’ve conceded while in possession in the opponent’s half and attacking. It happened here and in the game against Lokomotiv. The space we gave the opponent was enough for them to score. We lacked a player in the defensive midfield zone to cover. But we don’t shy away from responsibility,” Evseev said.