Joshua Joseph, a player for Zenith Emperor FC that scored the goal of the day, remains optimistic despite their 3-1 defeat to Collins Edwin in Matchday 5 of the Nationwide League One tournament.
Reflecting on the game, Joseph expressed a mixed assessment of his performance. “It was a good game,” he stated. “I’ll rate my game 7 out of 10 because I didn’t perform the way I expected myself to perform in the game.”
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Despite the loss, Joseph remained grateful for the opportunity to play and expressed confidence in the team’s ability to bounce back. “I thank God for the opportunity he gave me to be in this team,” he said. “I believe in our next game we will come back stronger.”
Joseph attributed the team’s struggles to a lack of cohesion and concentration but praised their resilience in the second half. “In the second half, I give it to the team,” he acknowledged. “It’s not easy to even try and score a goal from 3-0 down.”
Looking ahead, Joseph expressed determination to improve and meet the management’s expectations. “I believe in the next game we will come back stronger and play to satisfy the management,” he affirmed.
Joshua Joseph’s steadfast attitude underscores Zenith Emperor FC’s commitment to overcoming challenges and striving for success in the Nationwide League One tournament.
