Bo Svensson praised his team’s resilience after a 2-1 victory over FC Polissya sealed a place in the UEFA Conference League third qualifying round, rounding off a demanding run of three matches in six days. He said he was proud of the effort while stressing there is still room for improvement.
Key Highlights from the Match
According to the head coach, the immediate targets were to progress in Europe and open the domestic campaign with a win against Lyngby, and both were achieved. He acknowledged the team struggled at times, particularly when reduced to ten players shortly after the break, and even before halftime when the opposition controlled more of the play than planned.
The intention had been to press higher and keep more of the ball, but that approach was disrupted by an early second-half dismissal. Junnosuke Suzuki was sent off a minute after the restart for bringing down Igor Krasnopir just outside the penalty area.
Svensson described Polissya as a well-drilled, cohesive side that makes few technical errors and noted they appeared fresher, having not played three days earlier. He credited his players for digging in to see out the result, highlighting Robert’s impact in winning a first-half penalty and then scoring the second goal after strong work from Mads Emil.
He underlined that advancement was the main objective and said the squad earned it by staying united when it mattered. This victory not only boosts the team’s confidence moving forward but also sets a positive tone for their upcoming matches in both domestic and European competitions.
As the team looks to build on this success, the focus will shift to maintaining their performance levels and addressing any weaknesses identified during the match against Polissya. The journey in the UEFA Conference League is just beginning, and with the right mindset, Svensson believes his team can achieve great things this season.