Comments after the PSV game
By Håvard Lindheim, 26 October 2004, 11:40
The players were irritated after PSV's late goal. Yet, no reason to dig down.
Players' reactions: "Bitter!"
"We do an ok game. They only have 2-3 good chances. The fact that they manage to put two of them is on the other hand disappointing, but that's international football," Ståle Stensaas thinks.
The left back points out that PSV Eindhoven did what they should.
"They were good at closing spaces for our offensive. At the same time, we don't play as we know we can. Presition and simultaneous movements are still missing. We are still the best team of Norway, but we haven't managed to show that in the past 5-6 games," Stensaas admits.
Captain Erik Hoftun thinks that a draw would be the more fair result.
"We have posession for much of the game. It looked like it would be 1-1, and it's bitter to let in a goal like that towards the end," Hoftun states.
Goal scorer Øyvind Storflor tries to think positive after the third loss in a row:
"Several things were good today, and we shall bring these tings on to Sunday's match. Bodø/Glimt isn't anything like PSV, after all," he finishes.
Unneeded errors, Ola thinks
SHOWDOWN: Unfortunately, it has been common practice for Ola By Rise to explain Rosenborg losses.
Photo: Thomas Myren
"It is disappointing to do defending errors like this, especially in the last minutes. It almost feels like law stated unfairness to get punches like this."
"Still, it is no use to yell at the players when they know they have failed. Instead, we must rebuild them," the RBK boss feels.
PSV coach Guus Hiddink had done his homework.
"We met a defensively solid PSV team, that denied us fast attacks, a think we had focused on beforehand. The result, a mediocre game for us. PSV on their hand did not create much either, but they were effective," Ola By Rise ascertains.
But the Champions Leage isn't over yet:
"It is still three games to go, and it is important to play well in these matches when we consider the seeding points for the next season. At the same time we still fight for the 3rd position that gives UEFA cup play. And still there is this tiny chance of advancing in the Champions League," Ola finishes.
Hiddink satisfied
Match day 3 ended with 1-2 at Lerkendal and 2-2 in the Panathinaikos-Arsenal game.
"This was a very good night for us. We managed a good result for ourselves, and as Arsenal only made a draw, we now lead the group," the recognized coach stated.
The PSV boss does not give Rosenborg many chances of advancement.
"In the Champions League it is important to win at home. And vice versa, a loss ruins much. Now, Rosenborg will have to win some of the away games, and that can be difficult. I think that they should concentrate on the domestic league, so that they can qualify next year as well," Hiddink suggested.
