"You can try to divide the feelings and that kind of frustration into different parts. We created enough to score more goals. We missed the penalty at the end of the game. We conceded silly goals - counter-attacks again, where we really had an opportunity to close them down or to protect our goal, but we didn't do what we were supposed to do."
"That creates a frustration. Like I said to the players, I would have been even more frustrated if it was not up to us and if the opponent outplayed us or created a bunch of chances or we didn't create. It could have been a worse feeling, if I put it like that. We are disappointed, of course. If we look at the game, we should have won it."
Columbus Crew head coach Henrik Rydstrom voiced frustration following a 2-2 draw with Sporting Kansas City, asserting the team created enough chances to win. Wessam Abou Ali scored the opener but missed a crucial late penalty. Rydstrom criticized defensive lapses on counterattacks, noting the team failed to protect their goal adequately. Despite the disappointment, Rydstrom acknowledged the situation could have been worse if the opponent had outplayed them. The Crew remain winless under Rydstrom after losing their season opener to Portland 3-2. Columbus faces Chicago Fire in their home opener, seeking to avoid repeating defensive mistakes. Chicago enters the match after defeating Montreal 3-0 despite playing with ten men.
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