Albert Riera finally leads Slovenian champion Celje to league win: “Even if we had won 5-0, there would have been mistakes”
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Celje finally returned to winning ways after three games without a victory in the Prva Liga Telemach. This time, Celje defeated Nafta 3-1 at home. The goals for the home team were scored by Nino Kouter, Svit Sešlar, and David Zec, while Zsombor Kalnoki-Kis netted the only goal for Nafta. With this win, Celje added three points to their tally and climbed to sixth place in the Slovenian league standings. Coach Albert Riera expressed satisfaction with the result but emphasized that the team aims for even higher goals.
“The three points are the most important, but you will never play a perfect match. Even if we had won 5-0, there would still be mistakes. In the game, there are always lost balls and missed opportunities,” said Albert Riera after the match. The Spaniard added that he is pleased with the performance, but believes the team can still improve their play with the ball: “I told the boys this in the locker room. We are preparing for something bigger, so we must always be ready for tough matches. What bothered me most was the slow pace of the game. I want fast and dynamic play, not giving the opponent time to rest.”
Albert Riera also highlighted the quality of the goals, which were truly beautiful: “It’s true that we scored beautiful goals. But to do that, you need quality, which our team certainly has. Tactics help the team get in front of the opponent’s goal, but the final execution depends on the players. I’m happy the finishes succeeded this time, and we need to continue this way.“
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