Henning Berg comments on Omonia's performance against Sint-Truiden

Omonia Nicosia coach Henning Berg assessed his team's performance following a defeat against Belgian side Sint-Truiden in the Europa League play-off round held on August 20, 2026. Despite the negative result, the Norwegian manager emphasized that the tie remains competitive, describing the match as only the first half of a two-leg contest.

Berg praised his team's defensive organization and their ability to circulate the ball effectively despite playing on a difficult pitch. He noted that Omonia created several significant scoring opportunities but failed to capitalize on them due to a lack of clinical finishing. The coach also highlighted the defensive pressure the team faced from the Belgian side, particularly regarding crosses and set-piece situations, but expressed satisfaction with his players' overall resilience.

Looking ahead, the focus shifts to the return leg in Nicosia. Berg expressed optimism regarding the upcoming second match, emphasizing that the team performed many aspects of their game correctly and is eager to compete for qualification to the next stage.