QUOTE SHEET
Real Monarchs SLC 0-2 Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
Zions Bank Stadium; Herriman, Utah
September 29, 2018
Real Monarchs SLC
Interim Head Coach Jamison Olave
On the chances for a goal:
“The team played well. We went forward a lot and created a lot chances. We didn’t win the game because the Colorado goalkeeper had a great night. We created and he saved many chances they hit us on the counter attack and that will win them the game.”
On seven games without a win:
“To be honest, we turned that point that it’s not game-by-game. I need to be honest with myself, with my players, with everyone, it’s something that we are worrying about. We worry about winning. Going into the playoffs, it’s something that is a concern. We need to get better if we want to advance in the playoffs. The way we are conceding goals it’s unbelievable. Today was different, we played better, we created chances but we’re still losing and conceding goals on the counter attack. We need to find a way to win because it’s not enough to just play well and create chances.”
Midfielder Jack Blake
On the result:
“It felt very frustrating. It just didn’t seem to be our night – we had a lot of chances, didn’t put them away and we got punished for it. The first half we performed really well, knocking on the door, I thought their keeper pulled off some great saves. As a team we drove really well, especially considering the previous results. We’re on a run of bad form and I thought we turned that around. First half, we played well, we came into half time and Olave said the only way they were going to score was from a counter attack, we need to put away our chances and that’s exactly what happened. We didn’t put away our chances, hit the crossbar, they scored a counter attack. It feels like the same story every game.”
On the seven games without a win:
“It seems like the whole league has been talking about it. As a group we aren’t getting too down about it. It’s important to stay positive in this situation. We’ve clinched the playoff spot so it’s just trying to build momentum. We didn’t do it tonight but we have two games left, another one at home on Wednesday. It’s a quick turnaround which is good for the lads so I feel we can put it right on Wednesday, get a good result away and have a good result going into the playoffs.”
A message to the fans:
“The fans were brilliant tonight, probably the best they’ve been all season. They’re always fantastic but tonight it was extra special. It’s great for us to hear the noise from them. Keep behind us, all the lads really appreciate the support. We know it’s far to travel out here and we appreciate everyone that comes. Let’s get more and more people down here.”
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
Head Coach Steve Trittschuh
On picking up three points at Zions Bank Stadium:
“It’s good. We’re not in the playoffs, but I told the players let’s finish these last few games on a positive note. It’s a little disappointing because that’s what we’re capable of doing is playing that well and winning games. So we just have to keep winning those last few games.”
Keeping this momentum looking towards next season:
“We still play in Fresno and Seattle so we want to get some positive results there. I’ve got to make the team better next year so I’ll be looking at players and try to bring some quality players in.”
Forward Martin Maybin
On picking up three points at Zions Bank Stadium:
“It’s massive. That’s what we came to do and that’s exactly what we did but that just adds to our frustration for the season. I said it last week before we played Arizona, we are capable of beating pretty much any team in this league and if we were consistently doing that all year we would be in the playoffs. It feels great, but we are frustrated for ourselves, the fans, and the coaches.”
On his goal:
“It was coming on just to see out the game, if we got the ball get it into the corner. Shane did an absolutely brilliant job in the corner. I saw the first defender go to the front post so I just peeled down between the two and Shane set it up for me so all I had to do was put it in the back of the net.”
