Solomon Kings regret missed chances in dramatic draw
BY RICHARD MENANOPO
Solomon Kings FC were left to rue a string of missed chances after being held to a tense 1-1 draw by South Melbourne FC in a high-quality clash at the National Stadium.
In a match defined by late drama, both sides struck at the death of each half, but it was the Kings who will felt that they let victory slip after a dominant display.
Head coach Ben Cahn did not hide his disappointment post-match.
“The boys were brilliant tonight… my feeling is we probably did enough to win that,” Cahn said.
“We had a lot of chances. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to take them and they got that goal at the end.”
The Kings created numerous opportunities and showed resilience against a physical South Melbourne side, but were ultimately punished late after being forced to reshuffle defensively.
Cahn pointed to key absences at the back during the decisive moment.
“We had to defend that last corner without both our central defenders on the pitch… it was almost a completely new back four,” he said.
Despite the frustration, the Kings boss praised the team’s growth and the amazing home support.
“It hurts… but the bigger picture is really special. I think we did something amazing tonight and this is the start of a great journey for Solomons football.”
The result keeps Solomon Kings in the top-four race heading into the final stretch, with Cahn confident his side can deliver when it matters most.
“We believe we’ve got what it takes to go and win the games we need to finish in the top four.”
Backed by a passionate home crowd and buoyed by an improving performance, the Kings may have missed their chance for three points—but they sent a clear message that they are a rising force in the competition.
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