The reports from the coach of Mars, Alexey Spilefsky, after the draw with Paphos.
For the match: “It was a difficult game against a quality opponent. Whenever they play with us they run like horses. We had quite a few problems today, Savo was playing with a broken toe, Struski came back after some time, Kakorin had a problem too. We played a very good game, we deserved to win. My footballers are warriors after a big number we have given. Mentally it was not easy for my players because we were coming from many lost games. I am proud of my footballers”.
On the fact that it is not up to them to go to Europe: “Europe didn't lose today, but in the previous games. Everything was crucial, but we dropped points from the small teams when we played in Europe. To an extent it is understandable. It's not an excuse. In the playoffs, in the first game against Omonia we should have won it. And with AEK we scored two goals, but we didn't get anything. We have to win Anorthosis and we will wait for Omonia to win the cup in order to play in Europe. We will do everything in our power to get back into Europe.
In closing, he said: “I want to make it clear that I am in no way arrogant. I love Cyprus, it's a fantastic country, with nice churches and other nice things. I want to stay here. What I have mentioned so far is only about football. This is who I am, I am not going to change, I will remain honest and say what I always say, with respect. But I also want respect for me and my team who have given so much to the league. We now have 7-8 good teams in Cyprus, we have contributed a lot to football and we want respect. We're short on people, thanks to everyone, it's hard to get that number up. I will remain honest and give my opinion. I respect and love Cyprus”.
