{"id":11097,"date":"2010-03-25T08:40:11","date_gmt":"2010-03-25T15:40:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.persianfootball.com\/news\/2010\/03\/25\/enthusiastic-response-to-olaroius-pep-talk\/"},"modified":"2010-03-25T08:40:11","modified_gmt":"2010-03-25T15:40:11","slug":"enthusiastic-response-to-olaroius-pep-talk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.persianfootball.com\/news\/2010\/03\/25\/enthusiastic-response-to-olaroius-pep-talk\/","title":{"rendered":"Enthusiastic response to Olaroiu\u2019s pep talk"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"bonachich\"AFC – DOHA, Coach Cosmin Olaroiu revelled in Al Sadd\u2019s \u201centhusiastic\u201d second-half display as the Qatari side produced a devastating comeback to beat Iran\u2019s Mes Kerman 4-1 in the AFC Champions League on Wednesday. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Al Sadd were trailing at half-time as Mes\u2019 returning Brazilian striker Edinho capitalised on a horrendous error from home defender Tahir Zakariya to strike after 21 minutes at Sheik Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium.<\/p>\n

But four goals in a 13 minute spell at the start of the second half sealed Al Sadd\u2019s second win of the campaign in emphatic style. <\/p>\n

“We have the problem of not concentrating sometimes. We were suffering in the first half. We didn’t have confidence in our play or enough personality. I told them don’t feel the pressure. In the second half, immediately, they started playing a great game,\u201d said Olaroiu.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe scored four goals in a few minutes. Just a few days ago, we conceded three goals in a few minutes against Al Gharafa last Friday.\u201d<\/p>\n

Al Sadd\u2019s in-form Brazilian forward Leandro kick-started the spell with a quick-fire brace before Felipe Jorge\u2019s sublime chip capped a remarkable five minutes at the start of the second half before Talal Al Baloushi wrapped up the win before the hour mark. <\/p>\n

\u201cAfter the first goal, our confidence was restored. I told my players that once you score soon after the break you will feel better. You could see their enthusiasm after the first goal,\u201d added Olaroiu.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat’s how I would describe our play in the second half – we were enthusiastic.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mes Kerman coach Luka Bonacic, meanwhile, was left to rue several missed chances which left the door open for Al Sadd\u2019s comeback.<\/p>\n

“We had a few problems in the team combination. In the first half, after we scored the first goal, we had two or three good opportunities to score and we wasted them. That cost us heavily,\u201d said Bonacic.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the second half, we conceded so many goals. The last two goals were a disaster.<\/p>\n

\u201cDuring the break, I said to my players ‘come on; be prepared to play like the first half and keep possession of the ball’. But it did not happen. <\/p>\n

\u201cIn the first five minutes of second half, Al Sadd showed better quality.”<\/p>\n

Mes have now suffered heavy back-to-back heavy but Bonacic remained upbeat.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think it is difficult to qualify but not impossible. When we started in the Champions League we were looking at the first two places,\u201d he added. <\/p>\n

\u201cNow Al Sadd will come forward. But remember, Al Sadd has to go to Al Hilal and visit us. Nothing is over yet.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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