Denis Mamonov: "We lost concentration on a set piece, and it cost us the result"

"All of us, players and coaching staff alike, are disappointed with today’s result. We wanted to give our fans a victory and fully understand the expectations of everyone who follows our team.

Not everything went according to plan. We lost concentration on a set piece, and that cost us the result. However, the players gave their all and showed the determination to fight until the final whistle.

We are not looking for excuses – the travel and time difference affected us, but they did not determine the outcome of the match. The key takeaway from this game is the need to be more consistent, confident, and composed in crucial moments.

Tomorrow we will conduct a detailed review, analyze key moments, and work on improving our set-piece play and transitions. In the upcoming matches, we aim to demonstrate progress and the character.

The U21 team is part of the unified system of Kazakhstan football. We are working with full dedication and believe that step by step, we will achieve results the country can be proud of."