If We Could Score Early, the Outcome Would Have Been Different: Joaquin Caparros

The head coach of the Armenian national team, Joaquin Caparros, addressed reporters after the match between North Macedonia and Armenia in the first round of the Nations League. He began by congratulating the players for their performance, acknowledging that it is not easy to concede a goal from a penalty at the start of the game. Whether it was a foul or not is something the observers will know better, but his team did not lose hope.

Indeed, they conceded two goals from set pieces, yet the team held on and fought until the end, so he extended his congratulations to the players for their significant efforts. The coach also spoke about the penalties and the advice he gave the players during the halftime break. Regarding the penalties, he refrains from commenting on the referees' performance.

At halftime, he urged the players to continue playing and giving their all. They had goal-scoring opportunities, but they could not convert them. If they could have scored earlier, the outcome would have been different. Regardless, he once again expressed gratitude to the players.

As for the team's chances in the tournament, he remarked that everything is just beginning, and he believes the team will be able to perform successfully. Joaquin Caparros noted that all the teams in their group have equal chances. Of course, luck in sports is very important, which was not in their favor this time. The outcome of the game could have been entirely different. Speaking about the group, he mentioned that any team could win against another.