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Antonio Iriondo: Blasters had the urge to at least earn a draw

Published at :December 14, 2019 at 6:40 AM
Modified at :December 13, 2023 at 1:01 PM
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It was a third consecutive draw for the Men of Steel.

Jamshedpur FC and Antonio Iriondo scuffed another chance of going to the top of the table, as they blew a two-goal lead to end the match in a 2-2 draw. Raphael Messi Bouli turned saviour for the hosts, as the Cameroonian scored a brace in the last quarter of the game to secure a point for his side.

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The head coach was present at the post-match press conference and despite Kerala Blasters' late resurgence in the game, the Spaniard explained why the hosts had more urge to push forward and score goals. It was disappointing for Antonio Iriondo and his men but he asserted his point.

He said, "The reason why Kerela Blasters scored is because they were two goals down and they had the urge to at least earn a draw from their home game. They pushed forward and tried to draw the match."

While there were questions about Piti's substitution, Iriondo denied that the change made the difference in the result. The 38-year-old former Rayo Vallecano man was running the show for the Men of Steel, but according to Iriondo, he did not want to risk him longer considering his recent return from injury.

He said, "About that, Piti, he has been five weeks out and so it was a match with a lot of pressure and effort. Also, with the humidity, we thought 65 minutes was enough for him as we don't want to lose him again."

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The former Rayo Majadahonda manager lastly lauded CK Vineeth, who was fighting back from injury, got back on the field and scored for his side. "With Vineeth, we are very happy. He played a very good match. This is the Vineeth we want and hopefully, from now on we can see him play like this."

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