Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers has expressed his disappointment following Feyenoord’s defeat to Roma, in the final of the inaugural Europa Conference League on Wednesday night.
Roma clinched their first ever European title thanks to a Nicolo Zaniolo’s 32nd minute strike.
Dessers was in action for the Dutch giants but could not help them to a first European title since 2002.
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However, he emerged the first ever too scored of the newly formed competition with 10 goals.
And speaking after the final, Dessers stated that their mistake was ruthlessly punished by Roma.
“We did almost everything right in nineteen games and here in the final we made one mistake and that is immediately punished. This just hurts a lot,” he was quoted on voetbalkrant.com.
“They are ruthless. Even if the ball isn’t close, you’ll get elbows. They scratch and pull. Everything is allowed. Although I have to compliment ourselves, I don’t think we can blame ourselves much.”
And on being tightly marked by the Roma defenders Dessers added:“I was usually against three central defenders but after half time we got some space then we were immediately dangerous. Unfortunately the equalizer did not come.”
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Kolawole, such is life. You win some, and lose some. The important thing is that you did your best.
As long as you do your best, even in defeat, we are behind you. What we hate to see is a lack of effort, and/or lackadaisical, nonchalant display, as if nothing is at stake. We don’t want that at all.
Next stop for you is SE camp in Texas. Safe journey.
Yesterday was the day I would have had the opportunity to watch you live but unfortunately, I couldn’t…
I felt bad that you couldn’t cap it up by winning it. Playing against Mourinho in a cup final is a mountain to climb without arms. Leave it behind and take the experience along with you.
Try to start going to camp and quickly join up with your super eagles team mates. You are always a hungry player which I like you for and I am happy that you know what you wanted and went for it. I wish you the very best in your super eagles adventure.
Stay Stay strong Kola. We love you!
Na so so sense full your plate. Well said Brodaman. I and I will always believe in Dessers.He tried his best yesterday, things just didn’t work out. Heaven bless Dessers and all deserving Super Eagles players. Lolzzzz Za Za Za
Great Game you even carved out a great Assist but your man couldn’t finish it off. You’re a GEM see better luck next season.
That is life for you our Dessers. Very painful not to win that tournament but life goes on.
Put yourself together and join the rest of the squad in the US. We are proud of you.
I hope Oga Paseiro will learn one or two things from yesterday match. The way MO organized his defense made it difficult for Feyenoord attackers to operate, most especially Dessers.
Can’t wait to see you my lovely Dessers and Adeleye against Mexico and Ecuador. Ire o. God bless Nigeria!!!