Mihajlovic’s post-match thoughts

Sinisa Mihajlovic had the following to say following tonight’s game: “It was an even affair. Due to their recent results, we knew that they’d be upset as they came into this match, but we’d prepared well. Just as the pressure was starting to drop and we were getting further up the pitch, a penalty decision was made that changed the balance of the game. In the closing stages, we caused them problems, with our youngsters doing well after coming on. I didn’t like the fear we showed on certain occasions, you need to always have the courage to be daring. Getting it wrong isn’t a problem, but we need to try to implement the ideas that we work on in training. What did I say to Rocchi after their penalty? I mentioned that certain challenges always take place in the penalty area. I don’t want to talk about this, he’s always been a referee I’ve liked.”