Reflecting on the result, head coach Naveen Kumar admitted that small mistakes proved to be decisive. He said, \u201cThe match was very close in the first half, and we were trailing behind by only a few points. But we made small mistakes which kept piling on and added pressure, eventually costing us the match.\u201d <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Naveen also pointed out that his young squad is still learning to handle high-pressure moments but will grow stronger as the season progresses. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe have young players both in attack and defence, which is why in such matches, it could be difficult for them to cope with the pressure. As the season goes ahead, they will learn how to bear the pressure in such situations. The players are improving well, and with Devank leading them, they are highly motivated and ready for all challenges.\u201d <\/p>\r\n\r\n
While the result didn\u2019t go their way, Devank Dalal once again impressed with his consistency and fighting spirit on the mat. The captain, however, admitted that a key moment just before half-time shifted the momentum. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe have young players both in attack and defence, which is why in such matches, it could be difficult for them to cope with the pressure. As the season goes ahead, they will learn how to bear the pressure in such situations. The players are improving well, and with Devank leading them, they are highly motivated and ready for all challenges.\u201d <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Devank also credited Puneri Paltan\u2019s experience as a factor in the result. \u201cPuneri Paltan have a set squad with players playing and practising together for a long time, whereas ours is a new and young team, so that was definitely a factor which affected today\u2019s result. We will learn from our mistakes and work hard together in training to improve as a group.\u201d <\/p>\r\n\r\n