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While he was happy with the result, he admitted that his team could have scored more goals. There was a sense of disappointment in his voice as he acknowledged the missed opportunities. Habas made it clear that the team would need to work on this aspect before their next match.
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East Bengal thrashed Inter Kashi 5-1 in their second match of the ISL. However, the Red and Gold Brigade could have won by an even bigger margin. Head coach Antonio Lopez Habas echoed that sentiment after the match. While he was happy with the result, he admitted that his team could have scored more goals. There was a sense of disappointment in his voice as he acknowledged the missed opportunities. Habas made it clear that the team would need to work on this aspect before their next match.
With matches coming thick and fast, Habas had expressed concerns about injuries before the game. He was therefore relieved after the match. The Spanish coach said he was happy that the team had managed to handle the injury concerns. He was also pleased that East Bengal maintained a consistent level of performance throughout the match despite scoring early.
East Bengal's players moved up and down the pitch like a well-oiled machine. Habas explained that the team's plan was to attack together and defend together. The collective movement of the players was an important part of their strategy.
A.K. Loba started the match and made a significant contribution, scoring twice and providing an assist. Naturally, questions were raised about whether he would start in the upcoming AFC match as well.
Habas responded by saying that Loba was good, Lucas was good, and David was good. According to him, everyone in the squad was performing well. The coaching staff would speak to the players before the match and assess their individual situations before making a decision.
The Spanish coach made it clear that the AFC competition was a different tournament and a different match. However, with everyone fit, the team's approach and philosophy would remain the same.
Habas was particularly pleased that all his players were currently in top form. He said keeping everyone at their peak was the responsibility of the coach. The East Bengal head coach hopes his team can maintain this level of performance throughout the season.
