"Rúaidhrí O'Connor: Yes, there was mitigation given the lack of game-time the players had in the build-up but the recurrence of so many issues that blighted the team last season is concerning."
"They look a long way off their best and there's no signs of them getting back to that level. The decision-making must improve."
Limited match practice before the game partially mitigated the performance issues, but many of the same problems that undermined results last season reappeared. The team showed poor cohesion and repeated tactical errors, suggesting inadequate preparation and adaptation. Performance levels were well below previous standards, with players appearing a long way from their best. There are currently no clear indications of imminent improvement toward past form. Crucially, on-field decision-making was weak and requires significant enhancement to restore competitiveness and consistency against high-level opposition.
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