After Neftochimic's loss to Cherno More in the first round of the spring half-season, head coach Ivan Stanev commented on the match and shared his opinion on the team's performance, as well as on possible future changes. Here's what Stanev told BNR's correspondent in the city:

BNR: A very tough match, but I think it was interesting for the audience. Why did you lose it?

: The season is decided at the end, but: The main reason was the large number of mistakes in our team. Our opponent didn't surprise us with anything - we just didn't play as we started the first game. Congratulations to them, because they deserved the victory. In the end, we ourselves are to blame for the development of the match and the result. A difficult moment for the club after losing the semi-final for the Bulgarian Cup. Now we are only in the first round, butin the coming days there may be some changes. It's a matter of time. The atmosphere is already becoming very tense and difficult to work in.BNR: You mentioned changes - competitive ones?

Ivan Stanev

: The season is decided at the end, butit's difficult to work in such an atmosphere!I told the players that if they don't change their attitude, nothing good awaits us.Everyone bears responsibility - not only the coach, but also the competitors.They need to realize that.BNR: Overall, you're having a good season so far...

Ivan Stanev

: The season is decided at the end, butso far we had two main goals - the Supercup and the Cup, in which we achieved nothing.If some stars in the team think that after three months they will automatically start playing better in the playoffs, they are wrong. In sports, you need consistency - you can't be at the top one week, and the next you can't maintain the level and look for excuses in the training process. Most likely there will be changes. Hopefully for the better! Ако някои звезди в отбора смятат, че след три месеца автоматично ще започнат да играят по-добре в плейофите, грешат. В спорта трябва постоянство – не може една седмица да си на върха, а следващата да не можеш да поддържаш нивото и да търсиш оправдания в тренировъчния процес. Най-вероятно ще има промени. Дано да са за добро!