IFK Gothenburg suffered a heavy loss against Djurgården after two questionable penalties.
After the match, Marcus Berg was frustrated.
– After a game like this you want to stop playing football, he says.
IFK Gothenburg He took a real hit last time around when he lost to Helsingborg away from home. Against Djurgården, however, Blåvitt did well and created many opportunities to take the lead.
But it was Djurgarden and Victor Edvardsen who scored 1-0 after half an hour. Seven minutes later, he put the second on a questionable penalty kick. Harris Radetenak delivered a boost to Carl Johansson, who in turn brought down Joel Asoro.
In the second half, another questionable penalty kick came after the referee ruled that Johan Bangspo had the ball in his hand.
– I actually don’t understand how we lose this match 3-0. Bounce the ball with them. I still think we played a good game, but we lost 3-0 so that’s good, says Karl Johansson.
How do you see penalty cases?
– As I felt on the pitch, it wasn’t a penalty, but I have to check it out afterwards. The second I see clearly is not a punishment at all. It’s hard to get up here towards Djurgården there. I think we deserve more today.
“The last thing is missing”
Marcus Berg was also frustrated after the match.
– It’s nonsense of course. It wasn’t the idea or feeling that we were going to lose 3-0. Not much to discuss really, they won 3-0. Incredibly sad, but analysis of the match and goal chances here and there… A 3-0 loss is a 3-0 loss, he says and continues:
– The last thing still missing, we have a plan that we’re doing just fine. But if you don’t score, we won’t win any matches.
What is missing?
– a lot while we try. This should not be taken from us, which we want and try. But it’s about scoring goals and we’re not quite there.
The national team break comes just in time for Berg, who is tired both physically and mentally.
For me personally, it feels good. Looks like you need a break and try to come back a bit. After a match like this, you want to stop playing football. It’s nonsense, but it’s up to the horse again.
Have you decided how long you will play football?
– No, after a game like this you just want to say thank you and hello. You are an emotional person. But when you win, you never want to stop. You just have to keep fighting.
How do you see the chance of reaching the top three places?
– I really have no idea. I don’t know how the other matches went today or how things are going. We have to win matches and it’s up to us.