Belarus vs Poland
My first game in charge was a friendly, at home to Poland. I was worried as to how we would deal with Lewandowski's clinical finishing and Blaszcyzkowski's pace but we quietened them with a strong back four of Shytau, Trubilo, Filipenka and Verkhovtsov. We didn't attack much either but we could be pleased with the result, Poland are a half-decent side. In the dressing, I loaded the internet on my phone to check what the media made of our peformance.
Belarus hold Poland to bore draw
Belarus have made a teriffic start under new manager Glenn Hoddle with a 0-0 draw at home to favourites Poland. There was not many chances for either side, but Belarus played well and, altough they couldn't win, could be very pleased with their performance.
Then I checked Match.by, another Belarusian website.
Those reports went quite favourably, but I decided to check some other reports to see what the press thought we could improve on. I noticed that they had a little more possession, but we completed a higher percentage of passes and won more tackles than them, but neither side even had one clear chance. It clearly wasn't the best of games, but it was a decent result. Then, the press officer came round the corner. I had to do the post match interview.
Post Match Interview
Reporter: Going live in 3..2..1..OK! Well, hello there Glenn, your first game as manager of Belarus. How do you think it went?
Glenn Hoddle: It was good. We maybe could have edged it but I am happy with a draw against Poland, they are a top side and we matched them.
R: The fans will probably be a little annoyed, it wasn't the most entertaining game, what did you make of it? Bore draw?
GH: Yes, well it definitely wasn't the best game but we can improve, and against worse sides we will be a lot less defensive, but football is a results game and you have to get the best possible results, no matter how you do it.
R: Err, that should be enough Glenn, thank you.
GH: No problem.
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