New Chelsea youngster watched his European dream crumble as his team failed to capitalize on a golden opportunity in the UCL.
Early advantage goes to waste
Kairat Almaty were in the perfect spot when their rival Pafos got the quickest red card of the competition after only four minutes. The Kazakhstani side had every reason to think that this would be their turning point in European football. Pafos had a player less on the pitch for almost the whole match. Given that, Kairat they had the ideal base to win against the visiting side.
Nonetheless, Kairat got the most of ball possession and were very active in the rival’s half but still could not score. The people who came to see the match were heated up with the attacks from their team. But, the goal was still there and the reason of frustration was still there. The early sending off that looked like a favour turned upon Kairat’s heads.
Poor finishing costs new Chelsea youngster UCL dream
New Chelsea signing Satpaev himself personified the difficulties his team encountered regarding scoring. He did not find the net with all of his three attempts. The duel with the former Chelsea player David Luiz made the game more tough. However, the young forward could not turn the situation in his favor. His missed attempts at the goal were a sign of the major difficulties that his team was facing throughout the game.
The stats indicated a tale of lost chances. The team won only two attempts out of twenty-two total attempts, which was very poor execution during the critical moments. Kairat Almaty did not just suffer another defeat, they let a precious chance slip away. They could have the first one from Kazakhstan to triumph in the UCL. So the players and supporters were left questioning what could have been the result.
Author’s Opinion
Satpaev’s skills reflect that only having the potential is not enough at the very top. This was a very frustrating situation for him but if he is capable of learning from his mistakes, it could become a turning point for him in the process of his development.
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