Benfica starter admits poor display: I have to watch the match at home | OneFootball

Alexander Bah did not hide his disappointment after Benfica’s defeat to St. Gallen (2-1) in the first leg of the second Europa League qualifying round. At the end of the match, the right-back acknowledged that the team was far from the desired level, but showed confidence in a positive response in the second leg.

"It was a difficult game. They started very well and we had to adapt to their man-to-man marking. In the second half we created more chances, but it wasn’t enough. We have the second leg and I’m sure we’ll be better," said the Danish international.

Bah also admitted that the Eagles will have to carefully analyze their performance in Switzerland, identifying improvement in individual duels and winning second balls as a priority, areas in which he felt St. Gallen were superior.

"I need to get home and watch the game, but we have to win the duels. In the first half they won them all, as well as the second balls. We need to play better with the ball. . We’re working on it and I’m confident the second game will be better," he added.

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