VOGHERA
La Voghe wonders about Settimo Milanese’s negative performance, where Martignoni’s team appeared subdued especially in the first half. In the heat of the moment, the owner Oreste Cavaliere referred to a problem of presumption, linked to the young age of the team. In analyzing Settimo’s knockout, even Mr. Martignoni highlights an approach that is too soft: «During the week, I had beaten a lot on this point. It was to be expected that the Seventh would start with a thousand after having conceded 7 goals in two games, and so it was, while we completely missed in the first 45 ‘».
The Rossoneri coach tried to lash the team with a double change in the 39th minute: «I want to clarify that it is not a rejection for Anarfi and Geraci. I was very sorry to make the changes before half-time, but in that moment we needed a shock. I tried to add an extra tip, but it is clear that when you completely miss the approach to the match, then it is difficult to straighten it out, even if in the second half, we entered the field with more conviction ». In the break, Martignoni raised his voice with the group: «After an inconceivable first half I made myself heard and things improved. I hope I will never see that attitude again ». Some referees’ evaluations also weighed on the negative result of Settimo, in particular the penalty not whistled against Bollini in the final minutes: «Honestly it seemed clear to me, but I don’t want to find excuses, we have to think about doing better. Having said that, I found the referees very opinionated and touchy, there was no possibility of having a dialogue ». Today the first training session in view of Sunday’s home match against Club Milano: the Rossoneri coach will work mainly on the psychological aspect after Settimo’s crush. «We need to understand who we are, whether the attentive and determined team seen with the Alcione or the distracted team of Settimo. The other certainty that we must rediscover is defensive solidity ». –
ALESSANDRO QUAGLINI