Omer Riza expressed frustration over a red card that changed the game for Cardiff City against Coventry City, impacting their performance.
Cardiff had been doing well in the first half, leading 1-0 thanks to an early goal from Alex Robertson. But then, right after the break, Coventry scored, and things went downhill when Robinson got sent off for raising his arm.
The referee, James Durkin, was new to the Championship and had to step in after the original ref got injured. Riza thought maybe the pressure got to him, leading to that big call.
He said he was frustrated because they had control in the first half and could have scored more. The second half was disappointing, especially after conceding a cheap goal right after halftime.
Riza didn’t think Robinson’s action deserved a red card. He felt it was more of a yellow and that the ref might have wanted to make a statement in his first game. He’s hoping to appeal the decision.
Jesper Daland, another player, was visibly upset when he was subbed off after Coventry equalized. Riza understood Daland’s frustration, especially since he felt responsible for the goal.
Despite the draw, Cardiff is still near the bottom of the table. Riza knows they have a tough match coming up against Middlesbrough and hopes the team can recover and keep pushing forward.
He believes they need to stay positive and work on their game. The players are showing good spirit, and he’s ready to make changes to improve their performance.
