Omer Riza spoke to the press following Cardiff City’s 1-1 draw at home against Bristol City, after a late equaliser courtesy of Yousef Salech.
“I thought we played quite well today,” Omer began. “I thought there were elements of the game I was really happy with. I think we just need to be a little bit more threatening at times.
“I’m disappointed we let a goal in from a set play, which put us on the back foot a little bit. We made life hard for ourselves today with some of the mistakes.
“Going one nil down and then to show the character to come back and take a point is really important. It’s a big point again - would we have liked three, yes, but we have to be happy with the point.”
With three substitutes involved in the equaliser, Omer reflected on their crucial impact on the game.
“The boys showed great character, the subs were very impactful,” he said. “The combination with the three that come on, I think Chris Willock was lively, Rambo’s [Aaron Ramsey] pass, Ash’s [Cian Ashford] cross and Salech’s movement in the box to score is credit to them.
“He [Ramsey] came on, showed character, leadership and quality. It was a sublime pass, we know that’s the quality he’s got, and he made two, three or four passes like that which were key opportunities, which is what he’s good at.”
Yousef Salech’s equaliser was his third goal in all competitions for the Bluebirds, and Omer shared his thoughts about the forward’s quality.
“He is knocking on the door, he’s scored three goals now,” Omer explained. “He’s coming on in games that are difficult.
“I think it’s good that it’s pushing Callum [Robinson], and Salech is definitely knocking on the door, I’m really happy and it’s a good problem to have.”
Watch more from Omer and Yousef on Cardiff City TV.