Panathinaikos suffered defeat and were eliminated from the Champions League after a 1-0 defeat by Braga at the Olympic Stadium. In the press conference that followed, Ivan Jovanovic focused on the intermittent failures of the Greens and the mistakes made by his players, which the Serbian coach said led to the defeat.

As to whether the qualification was assessed as effective:

“There is disappointment because there was an urge to get into the Champions League. The game was decided by the lack of correct decisions at the end of the phases. We couldn’t score. We could have played better but we tried.” “Braga is tough and limited. If we had better choices, maybe things would be different. It’s not easy to deal with. It’s a big disappointment.”

Whether Panathinaikos can distinguish itself in the Europa League:

“We are a team to be taken seriously and we will not underestimate any competition. We gave everything to be in the Champions League. We have succeeded in our efforts to gain support from around the world. Within these groups we will try to be competitive. That.” Seriousness and effort are required here. What sets us apart is the normal frustration of not making the final step.”

On whether these games will help the team going forward:

“You will definitely help us. We played at a high level and we will continue to do so. It’s the first year that we’re also hosting European games. It’s very important that we find calm and mood.” and of course excitement. It’s a difficult day for all of us. Football doesn’t stop here. The requirements will be even greater. Soccer is an emotional sport. We wanted to add luster to the world of Panathinaikos, but I believe that soon we will regain the spirit we needed to achieve our goals.”

On whether the sacking will help the team recover from the suspension:

“As the coach of the team, I see above all the way my players work, their mood and the stubbornness with which they do beautiful things. We are a very serious team. The break in the league can help us to rest in the psychological area. These six games that we played were of great importance. We have several national players who will be missing. Half of the squad will stay here for training. Time will help us rest, talk, and adjust our goals. We believed it can reverse the outcome.

I can’t have any complaints from my footballers. We’ve been trying really hard all summer. Through all these efforts, we were helped somewhere in some things, but today everything was against us. The disappointment is great, but we are satisfied with the way we dealt with the opponents. It’s the first time we’re fighting for such a big goal.

It gives us great optimism for the way forward. From all these games we gather experience for the future. I’m very happy with the mood and performance of my players. I am happy to be the coach of this team and we can always claim our responsibility no matter what level we are at. That means health. A team that knows what jersey they’re wearing feels it just as much as we do. We tried and failed. “It would be nicer to qualify for the Champions League groups.”

As for whether Panathinaikos has made leaps and is going step by step:

“That is the reality and we all understand it. This whole process is effective for us. It is effective that we put pressure on ourselves. It is important that we involve many people in this process. This whole thing.” Getting there in two years isn’t easy because we put more pressure on ourselves than was necessary. But that was effective. We are Panathinaikos and we have responsibilities. You have to deal with that pressure when you wear this shirt.”

What was missing for the step above:

“What I think is that at this level the mistakes should be minimal because the quality of the teams doesn’t allow for mistakes like that. We’ve created enough in these games. In some games we were effective, in others we weren’t. The mistakes at this level.” create dangerous situations. Braga didn’t threaten us until our player was sent off. If we look at the goal we conceded, it was a counterattack after our own attack.

It may have been the only time today, but that’s how we conceded the goals. We need to reduce the mistakes we make. We often get carried away. The last few goals we conceded in those two games are goals we shouldn’t concede.”

On whether Jedvai’s forced mid-game substitution paid off:

“When there are forced changes, it definitely limits the strength of the team. A player who was very positive was substituted. I don’t think that was our problem. If we had made better decisions or if we had been more precise, things might have turned out differently.” . We had 2-3 chances after Braga’s great goal.

I can not complain. We made a little mistake. We could have been in the Champions League. I’m perfectly happy with how my players fought to give something important to Panathinaikos. We are disappointed. We will try to quickly realign our goals.”