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Critics wasted no time in addressing the lack of urgency and creativity displayed by the players on the field. Notably, coach Abel Ferreira's performance drew further scrutiny not just for the results but for his commentary that seemed to shift attention away from the poor on-field display. Such declarations, which included a mix of strategic references and misplaced humor, did little to alleviate concerns over the team's actual shortcomings. As discussed in the post-match analysis, Ferreira's comments about different coaching philosophies somewhat deflected from the pressing issues confronting the squad.