César Pesciotto admitted that it was regrettable not to take home the victory, but getting a point was an acceptable result.
2026-09-07 11:42
Cesar Peschoto admitted he was disappointed that Wolves failed to secure a victory away from home. However, he was somewhat relieved to get a point at Birmingham City's home ground. In the Championship match at St Andrews, Wolves twice took the lead, but Birmingham City managed to equalize both times.
The Wolves manager pointed out that if the team wants to challenge for a higher position in the standings this season, it must further strengthen its overall defense, and each player also needs to improve their defensive performance.
After the match, Cesar Pesciotto said: "It was a very goal-filled game. I think we got into the game quickly and broke the deadlock first. Then we conceded a goal, but I still have some doubts about that goal because it seemed like there was a handball. We then took the lead again, but a mistake allowed the opponent to tie the score at 2-2."
“We wanted to stick to our style of play, but it wasn’t easy to execute. Birmingham City played more directly; they aggressively contested first and second balls and were very physical. We tried to control the game at our own pace, but there were periods when we couldn’t do so.”
"The second half was more challenging. Birmingham City had a lot of free kicks and set pieces, and they were very threatening in those areas. They have many tall players who also provide a lot of cover for our goalkeeper, which made it very difficult for us to defend those set pieces."
"Near the end of the match, we had a very good scoring opportunity, but unfortunately we couldn't convert it. Considering the overall performance of the match, I think the draw was a reasonable result."
"This result is indeed disappointing, as our goal has always been to get three points. However, from the perspective of playing away from home, taking one point is an acceptable result. We just lost to West Ham United, so we didn't want to go home empty-handed again. At least avoiding consecutive defeats today is also very important."
"If the goal is to qualify for promotion, we cannot allow ourselves to fall into a situation of consecutive points dropping or even consecutive losses. Taking a point today means that we have temporarily completed this stage of the competition. Although this result is not what we expected, and we did not perform to our expected level in terms of ball possession."
“Birmingham City used a close marking tactic throughout the game, and they were very strong in physical duels, which made it quite difficult for us. However, we still managed to get a point in the end. Although this result was not what we expected, we have to accept it.”
“We need to carefully review this match, continuously look for areas for improvement, and ensure that the team is competitive in every game. In the Championship, there will be many more matches like today. When we can no longer patiently advance from the back and dominate the game by controlling possession as usual, we must show fighting spirit, maintain our formation, and demonstrate the necessary determination.”
“I really enjoy this kind of atmosphere, and we hope to play in this environment, competing with a packed stadium. For me, this feeling is really great, and I believe my teammates enjoy it just as much. I like fast-paced, intense matches, and the enthusiastic atmosphere created by the fans makes the whole game even more special.”
"However, I have always hoped that the team could stick to the familiar style of play, and we did not do so for part of the game today. We know very well that Birmingham City represents a typical Championship style of play. They tend to attack directly, actively contest the first and second balls, frequently send the ball into the penalty area, and are also very threatening from set pieces. We were aware of these factors before the match."
"In addition, they also have an advantage in physical confrontations, and the pace of the game is very intense. There are also many tall and strong players in the team, which undoubtedly adds to the difficulty of the game. Our goal is to steer the game as we are familiar with as possible, rather than letting the opponent play at their pace. It's just a pity that we didn't succeed in doing so in some stages of the game."
"This match was indeed challenging, but we remained united, maintained our formation, and fought until the very end. The fans in the stadium also gave the team tremendous encouragement and support. Although this wasn't our best performance, we can still accept taking a point from here."
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