Even Boštjan Miklič, the coach of Olimpija’s youth team, is dissatisfied with the refereeing: “It’s already the second crucial match where the referee has had a say”
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On Monday, in the youth Eon NextGen league, Mura and Olimpija faced each other. The Ljubljana team took the lead in Murska Sobota with 1:0, but ultimately lost. Mura responded with three goals, and in the Stožice Stadium, they are convinced that referees played a crucial role in the home team’s turnaround. Olimpija had already complained about the referees’ performance in a post on their social media, and coach Boštjan Miklič of the Zmaji also voiced critical words.
“I don’t think we approached the game as we agreed. The first half wasn’t right from our side. Mura didn’t show much either. In the second half, we were more determined. We went for the win, had several dangerous finishes, and controlled the game. We created good opportunities. I believe we deservedly took the lead. Mura’s goal from a clear offside position didn’t interrupt us. We persisted, attacked, were closer to victory until the referee intervened,” Miklič told the club’s website.
The coach of the club, currently in 3rd place on the youth Eon NextGen league table with four points behind the leader Maribor, added: “I have nothing to reproach the boys for. They gave it their all. We truly didn’t deserve to lose. There are still four games left in the season, and as long as it’s possible, we’ll believe in the title. However, I would like to add that this is already the second crucial game after the derby with Maribor, where they awarded the strictest penalty in extra time for the final 1:1, where the referee had his say, and therefore it’s hard to say anything smart. It’s not about complaining about the referees, but about situations that directly affect the outcome of the game. We know the title is at stake in the game.“
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