Veaceslav Rusnac: “We deserved to score at least one goal today”
It is difficult to estimate what happened right in the aftermath. In my opinion, the guys performed properly against such a famous rival. Our guys showed that they are also good players who can play in stronger championships than national ones. Despite the failures in the course of the match, the team did not give up and fought till the last minute. I think we don’t have as many moments in some games of the national championship as we had them today. Why didn’t we score? Perhaps, some agitation and a great desire to score prevented us from being distinctive. I think we deserved to score at least one goal today. We wanted to make our supporters happy but, unfortunately, we could not make it. We thank them for their support very much!
How will you comment on the unseized moment in the first half when Luvannor outplayed the goalkeeper but could not score?
We studied the game of the rival and reckoned on the free space in Luvannor’s area. It happened the same way and he went head to head. We examined that Lloris never falls down earlier but stays on his feet till the end. Luvannor did everything right and at the right time. Perhaps, we did not have enough luck. The defender did a great job.
“Tottenham” is a team of another level. Did you feel that this team is different or everyone has the same chances in football?
Maybe their players are a bit stronger individually. But the thing that strikes the eye is their psychological training. They are calm and self-confident football players who came on the field to do their job. As for us, we were more emotional. We need to work more in that direction.
The game in London will probably be even more difficult. What chances does “Sheriff” have in your opinion?
I don’t think it will be more difficult for us. I think the game will be almost the same. It is more important to deal with the excitement. Everyone saw today that we can play with them. I don’t think it will be more difficult in London. We will take into account our mistakes and try to correct them.
André Villas-Boas said that the draw would be a more appropriate result. What is your opinion on that?
Yes, of course, we wanted to make it at least a draw. We saw our chances but we could not score. The draw would be a good result.
How will you comment on the foul against Isa in the penalty area?
The place where we sat did not allow us to estimate to 100% whether it was a penalty or no. I talked to Isa. He said he was first on the ball. Someone said they watched replay and it was penalty. Maybe the referee was afraid, although he was close and saw everything. Everyone has their own opinion.
FC “Sheriff” player Henrique Luvannor:
We fought for the ball and it hurts that we lost. We had many chances to score but unfortunately we did not convert them.
How will you comment on the unseized moment in the first half when you outplayed the goalkeeper but could not score?
It hurts I could not score. I dreamt to score to “Tottenham” today. We have one more game in London with them and I will try to score there. I will work on that.
FC “Sheriff” Press Service
How will you comment on the unseized moment in the first half when Luvannor outplayed the goalkeeper but could not score?
We studied the game of the rival and reckoned on the free space in Luvannor’s area. It happened the same way and he went head to head. We examined that Lloris never falls down earlier but stays on his feet till the end. Luvannor did everything right and at the right time. Perhaps, we did not have enough luck. The defender did a great job.
“Tottenham” is a team of another level. Did you feel that this team is different or everyone has the same chances in football?
Maybe their players are a bit stronger individually. But the thing that strikes the eye is their psychological training. They are calm and self-confident football players who came on the field to do their job. As for us, we were more emotional. We need to work more in that direction.
The game in London will probably be even more difficult. What chances does “Sheriff” have in your opinion?
I don’t think it will be more difficult for us. I think the game will be almost the same. It is more important to deal with the excitement. Everyone saw today that we can play with them. I don’t think it will be more difficult in London. We will take into account our mistakes and try to correct them.
André Villas-Boas said that the draw would be a more appropriate result. What is your opinion on that?
Yes, of course, we wanted to make it at least a draw. We saw our chances but we could not score. The draw would be a good result.
How will you comment on the foul against Isa in the penalty area?
The place where we sat did not allow us to estimate to 100% whether it was a penalty or no. I talked to Isa. He said he was first on the ball. Someone said they watched replay and it was penalty. Maybe the referee was afraid, although he was close and saw everything. Everyone has their own opinion.
FC “Sheriff” player Henrique Luvannor:
We fought for the ball and it hurts that we lost. We had many chances to score but unfortunately we did not convert them.
How will you comment on the unseized moment in the first half when you outplayed the goalkeeper but could not score?
It hurts I could not score. I dreamt to score to “Tottenham” today. We have one more game in London with them and I will try to score there. I will work on that.
FC “Sheriff” Press Service