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Robbie Keane Just Laughed After the Derby, Szélesi Barely Spoke

From Magyar Nemzet · (41m ago) Hungarian Critical tone

Translated from Hungarian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Újpest coach Zoltán Szélesi expressed deep frustration after his team's significant derby loss, refusing to comment immediately due to his emotional state.
  • Szélesi cited the third goal conceded as the turning point, stating that his team had chances to equalize after being down 2-0.
  • Ferencváros's victory keeps them one point behind league leaders ETO, setting up a tense final matchday.

The sting of a derby defeat is palpable, and for Újpest coach Zoltán Szélesi, the pain was too raw for immediate comment following a heavy loss. Visibly upset, Szélesi declined to analyze the reasons for the crushing defeat in the moment, opting instead to wait until he could speak with a clearer head. "I'd rather not say anything in anger, I'll answer tomorrow with a clear head. We didn't prepare for this, I'm too emotional, I won't answer this," he told an M4 Sport reporter, encapsulating the dejection felt by the team and its supporters.

I'd rather not say anything in anger, I'll answer tomorrow with a clear head. We didn't prepare for this, I'm too emotional, I won't answer this.

— Zoltán SzélesiÚjpest's coach expressing his emotional state after a significant derby loss.

Szélesi identified the third goal conceded as the critical juncture in the match. Despite the scoreline, he insisted that Újpest had created opportunities even after falling behind 2-0, suggesting the game could have taken a different turn had they converted their chances. "After 2-0, we still had chances, the picture of the game could have been different. We rallied the guys at halftime, but we should have converted our opportunities into goals," he lamented. The coach expressed sorrow for the fans who attended the derby, acknowledging that the team did not deliver the performance they deserved.

The turning point was the third goal conceded. After 2-0, we still had chances, the picture of the game could have been different.

— Zoltán SzélesiIdentifying the crucial moment in the match that led to the heavy defeat.

Meanwhile, Ferencváros, with this victory, maintains pressure on the league leaders, ETO, trailing by just one point with one game remaining. The title race is set to go down to the wire, with Ferencváros hosting Zalaegerszeg in their final match, while ETO faces Kisvárda. With both teams potentially finishing level on points, goal difference and then wins will be the deciding factors, a scenario where Ferencváros currently holds an advantage. The focus now shifts to the final round, where the championship will be decided.

We rallied the guys at halftime, but we should have converted our opportunities into goals.

— Zoltán SzélesiReflecting on missed chances and the need for better finishing.
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Originally published by Magyar Nemzet in Hungarian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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