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Coach Mantzios: 'First Half Performance Was Unacceptable'

Published March 26, 2026, 20:08
Coach Mantzios: 'First Half Performance Was Unacceptable'

National team coach, Akis Mantzios, stated that the first half of the friendly match against Belarus was a performance that did not suit the team. He pointed out the slow pace, problems in transition, and lack of creativity. In contrast, in the second half, the team showed improved performance, playing rationally and creating opportunities. However, Mantzios emphasized the lack of effectiveness in the final phase, that is, in scoring goals, a problem that had been observed in the previous tournament. Although the team creates opportunities from the axis and flanks, it lacks the ability to exploit them and score.