Oliver Bogatinov unhappy with the draw but satisfied with the players’ effort,… “Aggressive, even a little bit beaten”
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On Sunday, Koper hosted Mura at Bonifika, and the match ended in a goalless draw. Koper played with one less player from the 39th minute after Ahmed Sidibe received a second yellow card, leading to a red card. After the match, Koper’s coach Oliver Bogatinov expressed his disappointment at not securing a victory but congratulated his players on earning a hard-fought point.
“Our goal was all three points, but in the end, we gained a hard-fought point. Despite being a player down, our defense managed to remain unbroken. We maintained quality in our defending. With one less player, the space opened up differently than in previous matches. We had two excellent chances. Such opportunities must be taken if the team wants to earn points,” said Bogatinov.
Koper has not scored in their last three matches, despite creating several opportunities. Bogatinov attributed this to a lack of confidence among the forwards: “Perhaps the issue is in confidence or even a lack of knowledge. A striker who scores finds it easier psychologically and tends to strike instinctively in future situations. Maybe Isaac Matondo still lacks certain automations, but he covered a lot of ground on his debut. I could mention all the players and congratulate them for earning a hard-fought point.”
### Oliver Bogatinov: “Sidibe Became an Easy Target for the Opponents”
The match was quite rough, as Mura committed 25 fouls. Bogatinov complained about Mura’s aggressiveness after they had a player advantage: “We committed 11 or 12 fouls. We played with one less player, but the Mura players remained aggressive, even somewhat violent. I have nothing to add; this is their style of play, which we failed to adapt to. Sidibe invited his own fate. After the first yellow card, he became an easy target for provocations from the Mura players. They quickly targeted him and got him sent off.”
Koper will face Radomlje in the next round. “We always play to win at home, and the same goes for away games. A quarter of the season is behind us. We have a young team, full of desire and motivation. In the last week, we strengthened our squad with experienced players who will help the others. We are entering the second quarter more confidently, with a clearer idea of what we can do and where we stand. Without the desire to progress, it won’t work. The boys are motivated, and it’s a pleasure to work with them,” concluded Oliver Bogatinov.
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