The disappointment of Alain Giresse, the coach of Senegal, after his first official match ended in a 1-1 draw against Angola in a qualifying match for the 2014 World Cup. Here’s a summary of the key points:
- Match Result: Senegal drew 1-1 against Angola in a qualifying match for the 2014 World Cup.
- Alain Giresse’s Disappointment: The coach, Alain Giresse, expressed disappointment in his players, accusing them of a lack of competitiveness in the match.
- President of Senegalese Football Federation’s Response: Me Augustin Senghor, the president of the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF), tried to calm things down. He acknowledged that Giresse had recently taken charge and emphasized the need for time to build a competitive team. Senghor mentioned the psychological challenges the team faced, struggling to remember results when scoring and finding it difficult to come back when conceding.
- Long-Term Goal: Despite the disappointment in the first match, there is recognition that Alain Giresse has a significant task ahead to build a competitive team. The president of FSF outlined the coach’s primary goal of qualifying Senegal for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and emphasized the need to work towards that goal.
This summary captures the sentiments of disappointment from the coach, coupled with the acknowledgment from the federation president about the challenges and the long-term objective of qualifying for the World Cup.
