Gbenga Ogunbote, the head coach of Plateau United, claims that his team’s loss to Rivers United was partly caused by the subpar pitch at Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium.
Ogunbote added that his team’s lack of focus during the game cost them.
Rivers United defeated the Jos club 1-0 in Port Harcourt on Sunday.After the hard-earned victory, Rivers United recaptured the top spot on the table, while the visitors are still in the middle half and fighting to avoid relegation.
“I believe both sides used the pitch; they are accustomed to it.”However, Ogunbote stated in a brief video that was uploaded on Plateau United’s X account, “I think the game was more physical than technical.”Unfortunately, some negligence cost us the game. The game’s only real chance was that. The lads performed admirably. Our day wasn’t the only one.
“I am aware of my players’ peak performance times. When the pitch is poor, some players can be extremely soft in this type of game. Numerous factors worked against us.
Ogunbote also urged the board of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) to make sure that only stadiums with top-notch fields host games in the top division.It wasn’t an easy game. Due to the rain, the pitch was inadequate. Ogunbote continued, “This is one of the things we need to work on because it does not project the league positively.”
“Our play pattern was disrupted by the rain.” It was better if you watched the second half. We had the opportunity to play with the ball on the ground.
“We were disorganized in the first half due to the weather, which was a benefit for the team. Otherwise, if the field hadn’t been damp, the game would have been more engaging.The next game for Plateau United is against Kun Khalifat FC.
That is another difficulty, in my opinion. We currently have four games remaining. Two away, two at home. Every game has significance.
He continued, “We want to return to winning ways at home so that we can feel a little more at ease on the log. We will do our very best to ensure that we pick our points.”
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