Out Of Our Depth
Tian Yonghang had only one phrase to describe the situation, as he accepted that his team's elimination with zero points and a negative-sixteen goal difference, was just about what they deserved. "They were simply a class, or three, above." the Birds icon assessed. "We could have turtled up, I suppose, but what would we gain from that? I would rather the kids pick something up."
Tian had some harsh words for
Chia Kwang Tse - who got himself sent off in the 62nd minute - however. "He worked hard, but losing one's head like that... it let all his teammates down. I am not telling him not to be aggressive, but he has to be smart about it. He's better than that!"
Mikeys World of Pessimism bumped Stormarn Blackbirds 4-1 to qualify second alongside Red N Blue Return, as the Blackbirds had Phil Schwindt dismissed late on. They now face four-time Northern Irish Premier champions Limmat Lightning and American third divisioners Steeple Sinderby Wanderers respectively, and Tian wished them only the best. "It's hard to be envious, when the gap is so great."
