Title: Steel FC Manager Analyzes Hard-Fought Draw Against Persepolis
In a press conference following a dramatic 2-2 draw in the third week of the Iran Pro League, Yahya Golmohammadi, the head coach of Foolad Khuzestan (Steel FC), provided a detailed analysis of his team’s performance against the formidable Persepolis club.
A Crucial Point on the League Table
Coach Golmohammadi emphasized the significance of the match result for his squad. “It was an important game because in our previous matches we had not been able to score a goal or earn a point,” he stated, acknowledging the pressure his players were under. He noted that the first half was a challenging period where the team seemed affected by the high-stakes environment of the encounter.
A Game of Two Halves
The manager revealed that dissatisfaction was mutual in the dugouts during the initial half. “Both coaches were unhappy with their team’s conditions in the first half. Many mistakes occurred, and the game had a basketball-like, end-to-end quality to it,” Golmohammadi observed. However, he expressed immense pride in his team’s resilient response after the break. “We conceded a goal, similar to the match against Malavan, but the players kept playing their game. In the second half, we played with courage and without fear. It was a good match, and the fans witnessed a good game.”
Overcoming Adversity
Golmohammadi also highlighted off-pitch challenges that impacted his team’s preparations. He disclosed that one of his players experienced an issue with their player card just before the match, an unforeseen complication that was not without its effects. Furthermore, he addressed the specific situation of player Omid Ebrahimi, for whom this was a first match against his former team. “It was difficult for him, but gradually he is returning to his match condition. Ebrahimi has given a lot of motivation to the young players in our squad,” the coach concluded, praising the veteran’s professional influence.
