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Garcia: "The good thing is that the team tried - You said it perfectly..."

Published January 18, 2026, 20:12
Garcia: "The good thing is that the team tried - You said it perfectly..."

Pablo Garcia, the coach of APOEL, expressed his disappointment with his team's 2-1 defeat against Apollon. He emphasized that the team tried, but a player's dismissal and the match conditions made things difficult. Garcia referred to the lack of depth in the squad and the need for reinforcement with four players for the team to compete for titles. He expressed his satisfaction with the performance of some players, such as Mir, but admitted that there are weaknesses in the team. In addition, he commented on the controversial decisions of the referee regarding the awarded penalties, arguing that the first was not a penalty. He acknowledged that the team is facing problems due to injuries and a lack of alternatives in certain positions. Overall, Garcia presented a realistic picture of the situation at APOEL, recognizing the team's weaknesses and the need for reinforcement.