Rivers United head coach Finidi George has expressed deep frustration after his crew conceded one more late objective, this time in a 1–1 draw away to Abia Warriors.
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A close to repeat of the psychological lapses that value them two late objectives towards RS Berkane within the CAF Champions League.
Finidi, visibly disenchanted after the ultimate whistle on the Umuahia Township Stadium, mentioned the recurring concern has nothing to do with health, ways, or construction, however every thing to do with psychological focus.
The previous Tremendous Eagles winger didn’t disguise his concern as he addressed the crew’s rising popularity for conceding in dying moments.
“I don’t know… it’s all about focus,” he mentioned.
“What could be completed? You simply should preserve working mentally. It’s not a bodily factor when you have a look at it — it’s a psychological factor about managing video games.”
Finidi emphasised that after the gamers are on the pitch within the last minutes, the duty to regulate the sport falls on them.
“On the level when the match is nearly over, it’s not the coach that may handle that for you. We made our modifications to fortify the midfield, however when you may have a ball like that you just defend it, kick it out, and put together for the subsequent part.
It’s fairly unlucky the time that objective got here.”
One other Late Heartbreak
Rivers United thought they’d secured a hard-fought win when Maclyn Biokpo completed off a swift counter-attack within the 87th minute, changing Ubong Friday’s pinpoint cross.
However simply as they did towards RS Berkane, the Satisfaction of Rivers faltered on the loss of life. Deep into added time, Suraj Lawal was left unmarked within the six-yard field to go within the equaliser for Abia Warriors — a lapse that left Finidi shaking his head in disbelief.
Regardless of the frustration, the supervisor acknowledged that incomes a degree away from dwelling stays essential.
“It’s an excellent one as a result of we got here right here to not lose,” he mentioned.
“Sooner or later we have been forward — possibly the gamers didn’t even assume we might be forward. We’ll get them prepared for the sport towards Plateau United, but it surely’s a tragic one.”
The draw retains Rivers United contained in the NPFL high three, however Finidi insists the crew should rapidly appropriate their psychological method in the event that they hope to remain aggressive on all fronts.
Rivers United return dwelling to arrange for a vital fixture towards Plateau United, with Finidi decided to stamp out the expensive lapses that proceed to hang-out his facet.
