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Published on April 19, 2024 at 7:28 a.m. by
Abdel Maarous
LOSC fails on penalties against Aston Villa, a remarkable performance despite the elimination
Lille It came very close to the feat. A second time after the defeat in England, LOSC was well on tires but in front Aston Villa (2-1, 3-4 tab) during his quarter-final return of the Europa League Conference. Leaded by Emiliano Martinez, hero of the Villans, the Mastiffs do not however have to be ashamed of their performance as long as they were able to compete with the English throughout the match. Logically disappointed at the final whistle, Paulo Fonseca This time is sorted by the big door.
The feeling of pride despite the elimination
Paulo Fonseca, LOSC instructor, expresses his feelings after this intense match. Despite the elimination, he shows great pride in his team. “ We’re sorry, but I’m very proud of what the team did, of how the players played. We had two great matches. We have to be honest, we deserve to go through but that’s football. It’s not easy to see what’s happening, I’m very strong. Now we have to think about the next match, it is as important as today. Tactically, the team had a good match. Aston Villa is a difficult place to find spaces. We waited for the right moment to press, we knew they were aiming to play inside, and we did it well. “, he declared in a post-match press conference.
A meritorious performance against tough opponents
Despite the disappointment of the elimination, LOSC can be considered a remarkable performance. The mountain players are at an impressive level of play, rivals of a formidable team also in Aston Villa. The strategy put in place by the coach was also praised, putting the opposing team in difficulty and demonstrating undeniable tactical mastery.
This experience for LOSC has nothing to do with another test, but it can also serve as an improvement to continue. The lessons learned from this confrontation will be valuable for the development of the team. If elimination proves difficult for the receiver, LOSC will have to confront the performance of Aston Villa. This compares to the light of potential and the determination of equipment.
