Werner Blackson not satisfied despite victory
Text and image Desney Romeo
Coronie Boys has not yet managed to score at least one point after six games. On Saturday evening against Forward, Kenneth Graanoogst’s team managed to score its first goal. That happened via Shavanno Ost. The number 4 of Coronie Boys indicated that he was very happy and that the goal meant a lot to him. “I’m proud of myself,” Ost said. According to the player, the team must work harder and above all score goals, because that is the only way to win matches.
After just seven minutes of play, Coronie Boys found themselves behind. Nehemia Tuinfort ran past Svensson Feller and tried to score, but Ost, who would later score for Coronie Boys, blocked his effort. The rebound ended up with Dechamar Hunte, who immediately shot into the small corner and gave Jenairo Rozenblad the lead: 1-0.
“I thought it was a bad match. In the first half we played quite well and dominated, but then underestimation and nonchalant behavior crept in.”
Forwards coach Blackson
In the 22nd minute it even became 2-0, after Jual Pengel was given plenty of space to dribble into the penalty area. He misled Raphael Boldewijn and then shot low and targeted. Vooruit then had a few more chances through Ulrich Overman, but was unable to take advantage of them.
At an unexpected moment, Coronie Boys came back into the match. Just before half time, Ost was given plenty of room to dribble and surprised Gianni Foster with a shot just outside the penalty area: 2-1.
In the second half, Coronie Boys managed to score again through Gilciano Feller. However, he was in an offside position and the goal was disallowed. Voorvoort was more on the attack during this period and managed to set the final score at 3-1 in the 90th minute via substitute Jannick Pika.
Level difference
Coach Graanoogst thought it was a shame that his team had not yet managed to score a point after six games, but he still saw progress. “We have improved in terms of football despite the loss. We come from a lower class. You now see in the SML competition that you have not made any purchases at that level. So it takes time.”
According to Graanoogst, the team must continue to work to reduce the difference in level. He acknowledged that enforcement in the league will be difficult. “Yes, it is difficult, but it is what it is. We have to keep working and try to reduce the difference in level.”
Regarding his team’s first goal, Graanoogst indicated that it was about time, as many chances had been created in recent matches, but without success. “The fact that we are making one today is good.”
Underestimation
Despite the 3-1 win, Forward coach Werner Blackson was not satisfied. “I thought it was a bad match. In the first half we played quite well and dominated, but then underestimation and nonchalant behavior creep in. Then you partly make it difficult for yourself.”
“First and foremost it is distortion of competition, that is undisputed.”
According to Blackson, Coronie Boys is a team that is playing better and better in the competition. “We started to sit back and say: the loot has been won. Then you make it difficult for yourself and it remains a very exciting match.”
Chaotic competition
Blackson indicated that he was not satisfied with his team’s position after six matches. Voorvoord is in fifth place with nine points. “No, certainly not. This is not as we predicted, but we also know what caused it.” The coach pointed out the irregular match planning in the competition. “It is, I may be a bit critical, a chaotic competition with a lot of matches suddenly in one week at the start, and then not again. And a big difference between you and other teams with regard to the number of matches played per club. In short, it is difficult to plan and to have a good periodization in such a competition.”
Vooruit has had additional problems with the planning, partly because of the Presidents Cup. “We came out of the Presidents Cup and immediately afterwards the start of the competition in the weekend, then again that Saturday. You understand what it is like with football players, few minutes in their legs, those men have to get into rhythm. It has affected us, I must be honest.”
Competition distortion
Blackson expressed his dissatisfaction that teams had not played the same number of matches. “First and foremost, it is unfair competition, that is undisputed. You don’t see any competition where you encounter this. In fact, we should be deeply ashamed and correct it quickly. It is not yet too late.”
Although the clubs had agreed to this system, Blackson did not like the situation. “I am surprised to hear that the clubs have approved this. It is not good. You can have a much more regular competition.” The coach also criticized the fields chosen to complete the competition with professional status.
Blackson indicated that the SML should quickly talk to relevant experts to see how the situation can be corrected, especially in view of the second round. “I think I will quickly talk to relevant experts to see how they can correct this, especially with a view to the second round. Nothing has been lost yet. You can correct it and if you do that, you will be great, but if you continue with it, you will only make it difficult for yourself.”
