Serbia and Slovenia shook hands 1-1 in the second round of the Europa League group stage that ended last night. After the match, Serbian manager Stojkovic shared his insights and feelings about the match.
Stojkovic began by emphasizing his team's perseverance and belief: "We never gave up and always believed that we would be able to hold on until the end. We created a lot of chances during the game, and despite not being able to convert them into goals during the 90 minutes, we always kept a positive attitude."
He went on to say that the team's tireless efforts paid off in the end: "We didn't want to accept the result of losing to Slovenia, so we kept working hard and eventually got the draw. From creating chances to finishing shots on goal, we made a significant improvement in our stats today, but the most important thing is that we got the draw, even though our starting lineup showed that we preferred to get the win and play attractive attacking soccer."
Speaking about the players' performances, Stojkovic praised Jovic in particular: "Jovic is a great player and I'm very satisfied with his performance on the field. If you give him a little bit of space, he can create a great threat. I'm very happy that he was able to score a goal, which not only helps the team, but also boosts his personal confidence."
