After a disappointing 3-3 draw against FC Dallas, FC Cincinnati coach Pat Noonan expressed frustration at his team's second-half performance. While they led 2-0 at halftime, they surrendered two goals before a late equalizer by Dallas. Noonan highlighted how the second half revealed significant gaps in the team's maturity and ability to maintain leads, criticizing players for failing to manage the game effectively. Despite sitting second in the Eastern Conference, he emphasized ongoing issues and his desire for improvement as they prepare for their next match against D.C. United.
"It was a tale of two halves. We were excellent in the first half, and we were embarrassing in the second half," Noonan said.
"So it falls on me, because there were guys that had no idea how to manage a two-goal lead and manage the momentum we had coming out of the break."
"You get the answers from the games, and like I said, the second half shows how far we are away from becoming a real team."
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